Course Number: PYSC 2302
Course Title: Social Psychology
CRN: 30325
Instructor: Dr. C. Bachman
Office Hours: By Appointment
Phone: 713-222-5383
email: bachmanc@uhd.edu

Course Description

Hybrid course description: This course focuses on the study of the psychological processes that occur within groups and between groups as a function of the individual. This course uses a hybrid format; that is the hybrid course combines traditional face-to-face classroom interaction with online computer-based learning (about 51/49%). Students and instructor will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays during summer 1; the remainder of the coursework is completed online independently. This course is designed to engage students in the active, autonomous learning process of an internet-based course while providing weekly class interactions. Of course, this type of class format allows for students to be flexible but also requires much discipline.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in social psychology
• Exhibit an understanding of the scientific method including: research design and implementation; experimental variables; and ethical conduct in the context of research studies,
• Critically apply social psychological concepts to enhance one’s understanding of their own behavior in a societal context,
• Recognize the complexity of sociocultural diversity and the influence that gender, race, social class, and sexuality have on our interactions with others, and
• Define and contrast key factors relevant in social psychological theories.

Several options are available:

1. Purchase the textbook in the bookstore-- Social Psychology; 6E, by Aronson, E., Wilson T. D., Akert, R., Prentice Hall.
2. Purchase VangoNotes for social psychology. This is a neat way to only buy the chapters covered in the course. Each chapter can be downloaded on your mp3 player for $2.99 per chapter.
3. Purchase the etextbook for $61.80 at http://www.coursesmart.com/search
4. Publisher’s website is found at http://www.pearsonhighered.com/student

Policies

Course Policies: This course is designed to engage students in the active, autonomous learning process of an internet-based course while providing weekly class interactions with instructor and classmates. Of course, this type of class format allows for students to be flexible but also requires discipline. All work will be submitted online using Blackboard Vista. The course includes journals, web assignments, class discussion and tests. All assignments can be submitted at any time, but there is a deadline for each one, so make sure you allow yourself enough time to submit your work. Technology is picky and Vista clock time is important. No late assignment will be accepted unless students provide medical or legal documentation.

STATEMENT OF REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:
"UHD adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students with disabilities should register with Disabled Student Services and contact their instructor(s) in a timely manner to arrange for appropriate accommodations. "

UNIVERSITY POLICIES:
All students are subject to UH-Downtown’s Academic Honesty Policy and to all other university-wide policies and procedures as they are set forth in the UH-Downtown University Catalog and Student Handbook.

ACADEMIC HONESTY POLICY:
The University Academic Honesty Policy will be strictly enforced. A good source of information to help you understand what constitutes plagerism can be found on the UHD Library website. In brief, PLAGIARISM (copying ideas, writings, etc. of another and passing them off as your own) is cheating. Any student suspected of violating this policy will be treated in accordance with the provisions of the Academic Honesty Policy found in the UHD Student Handbook. Please read the Academic Honesty Policy carefully. Any violation of this policy may result in an “F” for the course.

The system you will use to access this online course is Blackboard Vista. Students are expected to have computer access on a daily basis to successfully complete this course. Note: If you plan to access the course from work, try connecting early in the course. Some businesses have very rigid settings on their firewalls that do not allow participation in activities such as chat, or the interactivity necessary to take a quiz online.
Internet Service Provider - this course is done via connection through the internet. If you are going to work on your class from home, you must have DSL or cable modem line to guarantee solid high-speed access and optimal performance of the course program.

Blackboard Vista help is available, students should call 713-221-8540 and select option 4.