START HERE -- Read Me First!!

Welcome to Introduction to Psychology

Check out the picture to the right...what do you see? Do you see a picture of an older man? Do you see two people standing? Now look harder...how many faces do you see?

This image is great to discuss Perception, which is one of our upcoming chapters. In the field of psychology, we recognize that multiple people can view the same object or event and walk away with different stories...and no one is lying. Each person simply noticed different aspects of the image/event....or their memory "filled in the blanks" with elements that were never there.

Fun stuff, huh?

Perception and Memory are just two of the topics we get to explore in our course. Introduction to Psychology can be a very fun and interesting course. There is really something in it for everyone. Psychology is just one of those fields that applies to so many aspects of our lives. Yet, most people have a very limited view of the impact of the field.  After this course, I hope that you are able to see a variety of applications and uses for the concepts you learn. I'll do my best to help you make those connections!!

Our Course Structure

This course is fully online.  There are no on-campus requirements.  However, we can all collaborate together virtually as needed.  I will set up "Live" interaction events about once every 2 weeks. We will use a web-conferencing tool called Zoom. The "Live" Interaction Events will be a time for us to talk as a group and clarify questions or point out some relevant information.  It is less lecture and more discussion, but I will have a few talking points for us lined up.  Attendance at the "Live" interaction events is not required and I will record the sessions for those who cannot attend.

We will use Canvas for the completion and submission of all coursework and online discussion topics. Online (Canvas) work is organized by learning unit. All instructions, assignment links, and other resources are grouped within each module for easy navigation. So you will find all you need to successfully complete the course within in each module.

Most assignments, such as chapter quizzes & homework projects are due on Sunday nights (just before midnight--actually by 11:59 pm).  Having the assignments due on a consistent day can help you better manage your time.  The Module Exams are always due on Mondays, just to give you an extra day to prepare. 

Discussions work a bit differently than other activities because you are expected to participate on multiple days...in fact the more often, then better. You have a due date for your initial post, which is on Wednesday. It is in the middle of the week so you have time to prepare for the discussion AND time to respond to your peers after they add their posts.

  • LATE POLICY: All assignments have specific due dates.  In order to be eligible to earn full credit for each activity, you will need to submit your work on or before the due date.There is an automatic 20% late deduction for each day past the due date. An exception will be our Exams. Exams will be open for 5 days only.  All Exams must be completed within that 5 day time.  (See Syllabus for more details regarding the late policy)

To-Do List

Getting Started

  • Read through all material in the START HERE section
  • Read through the Syllabus
  • Make sure you obtain the version of the textbook you prefer (information is in the Syllabus)
  • Consider adding the Canvas Student App to your phone.
  • Complete the Introductory Activities in the START HERE section
  • Then begin work on the learning unit titled Module 1: The Foundation

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