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I.
PREREQUISITES
Psychology 101, General Psychology, or equivalent introductory course in psychology, is a prerequisite for this course. (Note: You cannot receive credit for both this course and Ohio University’s EDEL 200 or HCCF 160.)
II.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is intended to introduce you to child and adolescent development. The following specific goals apply to this course:
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To enable you to acquire a general understanding of the historical, social, and cultural implications of the study of child and adolescent development. |
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To enable you to acquire knowledge regarding the terminology used by developmental psychologists and other professionals to describe the process of development. |
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To further your understanding of the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial development of an individual from conception to adolescence. |
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To increase your understanding and appreciation for the importance of scientific research and its role in understanding development. |
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To aid you in developing critical thinking skills in order to evaluate the vast amount of psychological information present in our society. |
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To aid you in acquiring a better understanding of how the individual functions in various contexts such as with family, peers, in the classroom, and within American culture. |
III.
TEXTBOOK
ISBN 007322877X Santrock, John W., Child Development, 11th edition (with PowerWeb), McGraw Hill, 2007
...available from
EdMap's distance-learning online
bookstore.
| STUDENTS
ARE STRONGLY ADVISED NOT TO BUY TEXTBOOKS UNTIL REGISTERED
IN COURSES AS REQUIRED EDITIONS CAN CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. |
IV.
NATURE OF THE EXAMINATION
You will be allowed three hours to complete the examination. All materials will be provided; you will not be permitted to use any textbooks, notes, or supplementary aids. The exam will consist of 200 multiple-choice questions designed to test your ability to recognize facts and concepts, to evaluate evidence, to compare and critique ideas, to draw logical conclusions, and to apply concepts to real-world situations.
In preparation for the exam, the learning goals presented at the beginning of each chapter provide a good outline for the material. Also, the “Review and Reflect” boxes within each chapter will help focus you on the main issues. At the end of each chapter you will find a list of key terms.
V.
GRADING CRITERIA
| Your grade will be based on the percentage of correct answers on the exam. |
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94-100 = A
90-93 = A-
88-89 = B+
84-87 = B
80-83 = B-
78-79 = C+ |
74-77 = C
70-73 = C-
68-69 = D+
64-67 = D
60-63 = D-
Below 60 = F |
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