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Abnormal Psychology   PSY170 Online

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The Course for Spring 2010:

* Note that this online course has an on-campus orientation (see below). If you are unable to attend the on-campus orientation, you will be required to take and pass an orientation quiz so that you fully understand the requirements and expectations of the course before any course work can begin. The quiz with instructions will be available within our Blackboard classroom when you first enter on the first day of the semester. No need to email me if you are a registered student and simply missed the on-campus orientation. Just complete the online orientation quiz instead.

(On-campus orientation Sat., 1/23, from 2:00 - 3:00 pm in Room F508)

This course uses the online program "Blackboard" as a "virtual classroom." Instead of coming to on-campus classes, the course is held online and can be assessed anytime day or night from anywhere. The only on-campus meeting is an orientation. The online classroom experience is based on a  printed textbook, CD of case study videos, online multimedia, and online discussions.

The course includes the following:

1. Online video lectures by the textbook author

2. Online learning objectives, chapter outlines, chapter glossaries

3. Online flashcards, crossword puzzles, and practice quizzes for reviewing terms and information

4. Online PowerPoint presentations and CD videos

5. Online quizzes (both open-book and timed closed-book)

6. Web site reports (from hundreds of sources) or InfoTrac activities (both with instructor feedback)

7. Posted online discussions with both the instructor and other students

8. Optional online student presentations (posted for all to view)

9. Grading system: clear and available with constantly updated scores and totals

The Text Bundle (you must get the specific bundle below):    

Abnormal Psychology - An Integrative Approach (5th Edition)

Barlow & Durand, Wadsworth 2009

bundled with CD-ROM (Abnormal Live! Version 2.6) and WebTutor Toolbox Access Code Card for Blackboard

* make sure you get the correct bundle for section 5779 - cost is reduced in the bundle - used texts will not be complete

* You can order online from the campus bookstore (see bookstore web page) and even have the bundles sent to your home.

Grading:

Your final grade will be based on scores from:

    - online open-book quizzes (1 per week)

    - the quality and quantity of your participation in online discussions (weekly deadlines)

    - online closed-book (timed) tests (1 per week)

    - written reports - either a Web report or InfoTrac activity (1 per week)

    - optional, extra-credit, online presentations (2 per semester)

Important Considerations:

This course demands independent learning, self-discipline, and TIME-MANAGEMENT SKILLS.

* Time Committment:

• Online work can be done anytime (24/7), but there are weekly deadlines.

• Plan to devote much more time to it than you do a lecture class:

• A lecture class meets 3 hours per week with at least an additional 3 - 6 hours of homework per week.

• Plan on spending an equivalent amount on this class.

• There are weekly quizzes, discussion posts, and writing assignments.

* This course demands that you already possess good computer knowledge and skills.

* Good writing skills are essential.

 * Click here College Online information, FAQs, etc:  http://www.gcccd.net/online/