Fall 2012

Human Development 101

Section 320 TR 6:30-7:45pm University of Alabama -Adams 316

Professor: Rebekah Allen, MS Email: allenhd1@gmail.com Phone: 205-348-6158 (HDFS Main Office) Course Website: eLearning; http://www.hd101-320.blogspot.com/ Textbook Website: http://www.wadsworth.com/cgi-wadsworth/course_products_wp.pl?
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Office Hours: By appointment only Suggested Text: Human Development, Kail & Cavanaugh (5th or 6th edition)
Course Description: HD 101 is an introductory survey course of the basic principles of development across the life span. The developmental principles will be studied within the framework of growth and change in the basic domains of the physical, cognitive, and social self. Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students should have a better understanding of general developmental principles and their own course of development. Course Structure: The structure of this course will consist mostly of in-class lecturing and discussion of course materials. Students will be responsible for all assigned materials. Although some of the material covered in lectures will also be covered in the text, throughout the semester there will be topics presented in class that are not discussed in the text. Likewise, there will be topics presented in the text that will not be discussed in class. In order to excel in this course, students are required to have a good working knowledge of both lecture and text material. Attendance is both required and strongly encouraged. The in-class description and discussion of course materials is vital to acquiring a clear understanding of complex psychological and developmental concepts. Throughout the semester, there will also be the opportunity to earn extra credit points during class. These extra credit opportunities may include in-class assignments, assignments outside of class, or exam questions and will not be available to students who did not attend class. Grading Policy: There will be three major examinations during the course of the semester. Each examination will be worth 100 points. There will be 5 quizzes throughout the semester worth 20 points each; students will be allowed to drop the lowest quiz grade. Students will also be required to complete 2 writing assignment worth 50 points each. Attendance is worth 20 points. Student's grades in this course will be calculated as the total number of earned points divided by the total number of available points. Final grade assignments will proceed as follows:

A 450-500 pts

B 400-449 pts

C 350-399 pts

D 300-349 pts

F 0-300 pts

Examinations will include all materials assigned or discussed in a particular section of the course (sections of the course are outlined in the course schedule on the following pages). These

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materials will generally consist of lecture notes and reading assignments. The final examination for this course will not be comprehensive. Make-Up Examinations: If an examination is missed due to illness or emergency circumstances, the student must notify this instructor or the Human Development and Family Studies Office (348 - 6158) of his/her absence prior to the time of the exam. Any examination that is not completed by the end of the course will be scored as a 0 (zero). Students missing two or more examinations should withdraw from the course. Academic Conduct: All students in attendance at the University of Alabama are expected to be honorable and to observe standards of conduct appropriate to a community of scholars. The University expects from its students a higher standard of conduct than the minimum required to avoid discipline. Academic misconduct includes all acts of dishonesty in any academically related matter and any knowing or intentional help or attempt to help, or conspiracy to help, another student. The Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policy will be followed in the event of academic misconduct. Plagiarism Detection: The University of Alabama is committed to helping students to uphold the ethical standards of academic integrity in all areas of study. Students agree that their enrollment in this course allows the instructor the right to use electronic devices to help prevent plagiarism. All course materials are subject to submission to Turnitin.com for the purpose of detecting textual similarities. Turnitin.com will be used as a source document to help students avoid plagiarism in written documents. Student Conduct: The Code of Student Conduct requires that students behave in a manner that is conducive to a teaching/learning environment. Students who engage in behavior that is disruptive or obstructive to the teaching/learning environment will be subject to disciplinary sanctions outlined by the Code of Student Conduct. Disruptive/obstructive behavior is not limited to but may include the following: physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, stalking, intimidation harassment, hazing, possession of controlled substances, possession of alcoholic beverages. Cultural Diversity: The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is committed to providing an atmosphere of learning that is representative of a variety of perspectives. In this class, you will have the opportunity to express and experience cultural diversity across a variety of topics. You are encouraged to not only take advantage of these opportunities in your own work, but also, learn from the information and ideas shared by other students. Disability Accommodations: Students with disabilities are encouraged to register with the Office of Disability Services, 348-4285. Thereafter, you are invited to schedule appointments to see me during my office hours to discuss accommodations and other special needs. Inclement Weather Policy: If the University remains open, class will be held as scheduled. However, if severe or adverse weather conditions prohibit your attendance from class or threaten your safety, a reasonable effort will be made to accommodate you. In the event that the University is closed on the day an examination is scheduled the examination will be administered during the following class.

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Tentative Course Outline DATES 8/23 8/28, 8/30 9/4, 9/6 9/11, 9/13 9/13 9/18, 9/20 9/25, 9/27 10/2 10/4 10/9, 10/11 10/16, 10/18 10/23, 10/25 10/30 11/1 11/6, 11/8 11/13, 11/15 11/15 11/20, 11/22 11/27,11/29 12/4, 12/6 Friday, 12/11 Introduction Ch. 1: History/Theory Ch. 1: Theory/Research Ch. 2: Genetics, Biology, & Prenatal Development Research Summary due Ch. 2, 3: Birthing & Physical Development - Infancy Ch. 3: Physical Development - Infancy Exam 1 (Ch. 1-3) NO CLASS - FALL BREAK Ch. 4, 6: Cognitive Development - (Infancy/Childhood) Ch. 5, 7: Social Development - (Infancy/Childhood) Ch. 8: Physical/Cognitive Development - Adolescence Ch. 8, 9: Cognitive/Social Development - Adolescence Exam 2 (Ch. 4-9) Ch. 10: Physical/Cognitive Development - Adulthood Ch. 11/12: Relationships/Social Development - Adulthood Autobiography due NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING BREAK Ch. 13: Personality/Cognitive/Social Dev - Mid Life Ch. 14, 15, 16: Physical, Cognitive, Social Dev- Elderly Exam 3 (Ch. 10-16) 7:00-9:30pm TOPICS AND READINGS

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