Welcome to General Psychology
Course Description
Introduction to psychology as a science. Topics covered in this survey course includes historical background, fields and divisions, scientific methods, biological underpinnings of thought and behavior, learning and memory.
Course Requirements
How many assignments am I required to complete? You are required to complete three (3) assignments. Two (2) written assignments and one (1) personality assessment.
Where can I find the assignments? Assignments will be available on Brightspace, a few weeks before each due date. Assignment links are located on the blue navigation bar in Brightspace. If viewing Brightspace from a smart phone, click on the three bars in the upper left to view each assignment link. Assignments are also available on the Assignments page.
Where can I find the due date for each assignment? Assignment due dates are posted in the course syllabus. You can view your course syllabus on Brightspace.
Where do I submit assignments? Submit all assignments on Brightspace. Assignments 1 and 3 can be written directly in the assignment links on Brightspace or attached as a PDF. Assignment 2 requires you copy and paste the URL link to your personality assessment results in the Assignment 2 link on Brightspace.
What if I do not submit an assignment by the due date? Assignment links on Brightspace will remain available until the day before the final exam. Late submissions lose one (1) point for each day submitted after the due date.
Can I text or email assignments? Assignments that are emailed or sent as a text message will not be graded or counted as on time. All assignments must be submitted on Brightspace to receive credit.
Why am I having difficulty submitting my document link on Brightspace? Try printing your document as a PDF and saving the PDF. Upload the PDF under the Brightspace assignment link. Alternatively, you can also type your assignment directly in the link or copy and paste the text directly into the assignment link and submit. Contact Brightspace help if you need further assistance.
How can I submit assignments if I don’t have a laptop or desktop? The college library is equipped with computers. You may also request a laptop/tablet loan at the college. Your local public library may also have computers.
How many exams am I required to take in this course? You are required to complete four (4) exams. The fourth exam will be the final exam.
How do I know when each exam is scheduled? Exam dates and times are available in the course syllabus. Your course syllabus is available on Brightspace.
Where can I find exams? Exam links are under the “Quizzes” link on the blue navigation bar in Brightspace. You can also click on the Exam link from the calendar widget in Brightspace. When viewing Brightspace from a smartphone, click on the three bars shown in the upper left to view the “Quizzes” link.
I am taking this class in-person. Where do I take the exam? In-person classes will take exams in class at the college. A desktop computer is available in class for use during exams. You will not be permitted to take exams remotely. Have your CUNYfirst username and password available on days of the exam. If you are unable to log into your account on the day of the exam, paper versions of each exam will be available.
What if I have internet issues while taking an exam? For asynchronous and synchronous sections of this course, WiFi issues are not a valid excuse for not completing exams. You can use your smartphone as a hotspot or find another internet connection as a backup. You are also able to access the exam from a smartphone. When logging into Brightspace from a smartphone, click on the three bars in the upper left on the Brightspace home page to view the “Quizzes” link. You should prepare a backup plan beforehand as once the exam is started the time cannot be paused. The college library is also equipped with desktops and reliable internet.
What if I am absent for an exam? If you are absent for any of the first three exams, you have the option to request a make-up exam. One make-up exam can be taken during the next exam date. You will be required to complete two exams in the time allotted for one exam. If you are taking this course remotely, you may be required to complete make-up exams in-person, on campus. Day, time, and room will be provided. Requests must be submitted up to 24 hours before the date of the next exam.
What if I am absent for the final exam? If you are absent during the final exam, you must contact your instructor within 24 hours of the final exam to request an incomplete in the course. This will allow you to complete the final exam within the first ten weeks of the following semester. If you do not contact your instructor within 24 hours of the final exam, a zero will be averaged into your weighted total. This may result in a failing or significantly lower course grade.
What if I don’t have a laptop or desktop to access exams on Brightspace? Exams can be accessed from a smartphone, however, it is best practice to complete exams on a laptop or desktop. The college library is equipped with computers. You may also request a laptop/tablet loan at the college. Your local public library may also be equipped with computers.
Where can I find my grades? Assignment and exam grades are available on Brightspace under the “Grades” link on the blue navigation bar. If viewing from a smart phone, click on the three bars in the upper left to view the “Grades” link.
How much is each assignment worth? Each assignment is 5% of your course grade. Assignments total 15% of your course grade.
How much is each exam worth? The first three exams are each worth 20% of your course grade. The final exam is worth 25% of your course grade. Exams total 85% of your course grade.
Can I re-do an assignment or exam after it is graded? Assignments and exams are submitted and graded one time. It is important to ask questions or seek out support before completing and submitting assignments and exams.
Is extra credit available? Additional or extra credit is not available in the course.
Does the college offer academic support? Tutoring is available at the college at no cost. Check out the resources page or click on the tutoring link available on the Brightspace navigation bar to schedule a session.
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