Psych 7A / PsyBeh 9

Introduction to Psychology
Course Code: 68000 (Psych 7A) / 54000 (PsyBeh 9)

Instructor: Dr. John Hagedorn

Lecture: Tu/Th 8:00 9:20am
Location : HIB 100
Office Hours: M 10-10:50am, Tu 9:3010:20am
Office: SBSG 2551
Email: jhagedor@uci.edu

Teaching Assistants
Teaching Assistants
Dan Bar-Sever
Joselyn Ho
Zack Wisti

(dbarseve@uci.edu)
(joselyh@uci.edu)
(awisti@uci.edu)

The TAs will run your discussion sections.

You MUST be enrolled in a discussion section to receive credit
for the course.
NO DISCUSSION SECTIONS UNTIL WEEK 2 (Oct 3rd)!!!!
You are free to meet with any of the TAs during their office
hours or by appointment.

Course Content
Psychology the scientific study of behavior
and mental processes

Research Methods
Biology and Behavior
Sensation & Perception
Learning
Memory
Human Development
Social Psychology
Personality
Psychological Disorders
Treatment of Psychological Disorders

Lecture Format

Based on textbook readings, but

with additional information

Readings from the textbook should

be done before the corresponding
lecture.

REQUIRED TEXT: Gazzaniga, et al (2015).

Psychological Science. Fifth Edition (New
York: Norton Publishers).
ISBN-13: 978-0393-93749-7
ISBN-10: 0393-93749-6

The schedule in the syllabus is tentative.

Exams
Two exams: a midterm and a final
(the final exam will be partially
cumulative)
Midterm 50 questions (100 points)
Final 75 questions (150 points)
Exams will be multiple choice
You must bring your own scantron (no. F-288-PAR-L) , a photo
ID, a #2 pencil (or TWO!), and an eraser.
Exams given ONLY at scheduled dates and times:
MIDTERM
: Thursday, October 27 @ 8:00am
FINAL
: Tuesday, December 6 @ 8:00 am

Grading
Grading follows a standard curve:
No A+ grades will be awarded
250 possible points

Grade
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF

Score
230 250 pts
225 229 pts
220 224 pts
205 219 pts
200 204 pts
195 199 pts
180 194 pts
175 179 pts
170 174 pts
155 169 pts
150 154 pts
149 or lower

Extra Credit
There will be eight (8) possible extra credit points.
Two ways to accumulate extra credit points:
Participation in laboratory experiments. You will
receive 2 extra credit points for each half-hour of
experimental participation, up to a maximum of 2
hours (8 points).
Question writing. You may also write multiple choice
questions. You will receive 1 point for each 5
questions you turn in (see syllabus for requirements
and format of questions!).

Add/Drop Policy
Adding the course
Weeks 1-2: WebReg (can add to waitlist if full)
Weeks 3-10: submit enrollment exception request via StudentAccess

Dropping the course

Weeks 1-2: WebReg (no approval needed)
Weeks 3-6: submit enrollment exception request via StudentAccess (will require
approvals)
Weeks 7-10: same process as weeks 3-6, but student will receive a W on
transcript

Change grade option

Weeks 1-2: WebReg
Weeks 3-10: submit enrollment exception request via StudentAccess (will require
approval by dean of students major)

Academic Dishonesty

Unacceptable and will not be tolerated

Academic dishonesty includes:
Cheating
Forgery
Dishonest conduct
Plagiarism
Collusion in dishonest activities

Academic dishonesty will result in a grade of F without the

opportunity to retake the course.

Course Website
The course website is:
http://eee.uci.edu/16f/68000

Lecture PowerPoints can be

found there as they become
available.

Finally

We hope you enjoy the course!