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Learning and Behavior - Course Syllabus, Assessments, and Resources (Psyco 281, Spring 2012)

This syllabus outlines the course structure for Psyco 281: Learning and Behavior taught by Dr. Michael R. Snyder in Spring 2012 at the University of Alberta. Key components include the required textbook, evaluation methods (midterm, final exam, and assignments), and office hours. Students are informed of prerequisites, grading policies, and the protocol for missed exams. Additionally, guidelines on academic integrity and classroom conduct are also detailed, ensuring a conducive learning environment.

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Learning and Behavior - Course Syllabus, Assessments, and Resources (Psyco 281, Spring 2012)

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  1. Psychololgy 281 Learning and Behaviour Spring 2012

  2. Dr. Snyder • Syllabus, Powerpoint slides, podcasts, assignments • BSP- • 780-492- • Skype: username michaelrsnyder • mrsnyder@ualberta.ca • Psyco 281 in subject line • @ualberta.ca account • Name and ID number in message • Allow up to 2 business days for response • Office hours: TR 10:00-10:30, 1:30-2:00, and/or by appointment

  3. Prerequisites • Psyco 104 (or equivalent from another institution) • Prerequisite, NOT co-requisite

  4. Textbook and Reading Schedule • Chance, P. (2009). Learning and behavior: Active learning edition (6th ed.). USA: Thompson Wadsworth. • Roughly a chapter per class

  5. Course Evaluation • Midterm exam • 25%, chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and lectures • 29 May, 10:30-12:00 • Final exam • 35%, cumulative chapters and lectures (bias towards post-midterm material) • TBA • Four Assignments • 10% each • 15, 22, 31 May, 7 June

  6. Exams • Exam questions are proprietary; may not copy, transcribe, photograph, etc. • Sample questions will be provided on website; these are the only examples available • Midterm: 75 multiple choice, 90 minutes • Final: 100 multiple choice, 120 minutes

  7. Missed Exams • Serious illness (documented), medical emergency/death in immediate family, religious event • Midterm: weight transferred to final • Final: if deferred granted by Faculty office, write 12 July, 2012, 2:00-4:00PM, BSP-226

  8. Assignments • Short written answer, graphing, calculations, etc. • Can work individually or in group of up to 2 students (no more!) • Required by end of class on due date; 10% late penalty applied immediately thereafter • Additional 10% penalty applied each subsequent day at 12:00 PM • Submit directly to instructor or to Psychology office (BSP-217, hours M-F 8:00-12:00, 1:00-4:00)

  9. Grading Scheme Mark (%)GradeDescriptor 94-100 A+ Excellent 88-93.9 A Excellent 83-87.9 A- Excellent 78-82.9 B+ Good 73-77.9 B Good 68-72.9 B- Good 63-67.9 C+ Satisfactory 58-62.9 C Satisfactory 55-57.9 C- Satisfactory 52-54.9 D+ Poor 50-51.9 D Minimal pass 0-49.99 F Failure • Not graded on a curved • University distributions just guidelines • A+ is for exceptional performance, beyond the course level

  10. Posting Grades • Return assignments • Midterm viewing • Link to grades pdf on website • By ID

  11. Appealing Grades • Answer justification • Assignment: keep original, submit photocopy along with justification • Midterm: question number and exam code along with justification • Any issues with term work must be addressed before the final exam • Grades will not be reduced

  12. Cheating, Plagiarism • Detailed listing on syllabus • Code of Student Behaviour • Shall not represent another’s work on an assignment as his/her own • Shall not submit material completed/in progress for another course without written approval • Cheating on exams

  13. Class Disruption, Cell Phones • Any disruptive students will be required to leave • All cell phones MUST be turned off during class time • Please, no texting, surfing, video watching, etc.

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