HDCF 150-01 – Lifespan Human Development

(Tues. Thurs. 12:45 – 2:00 p.m. Lewis Hall Rm. 304)

INSTRUCTOR: Greg Olson

Office Hours: By Appointment ~ Romney 301B
Office Phone: 994-6340 E-mail: thru the Berger website
TEXT: Berger, K.S. (2008). The Developing Person – Through the Life Span --
Purchased thru the Berger website
(www.yourdevelopmentportal.com) Technical Portal:
1-800-936-6899. Contact the portal Help for technical-portal
questions. Do NOT contact Berger concerning grades or
assignments. The cost of the text and services is $49.95.

Course Description:

This course covers the Cognitive, physical, emotional, and social factors in
human growth and development from conception through adulthood, aging,
and death.  The course emphasis is on the classical and contemporary theory,
current research, and practical applications for practitioners, teachers, and
parents.  This is a service course for students not majoring in human
development.

Week One – 8/31:

 Tues. (T) First of Class – Orientation
 Tues. (T) Chapter 1 – The Science of Development
 Thurs.(R) Chapter 1 – The Science of Development

Week Two – 9/7:

 T Chapter 2 – Genes and Prenatal Development
 R Chapter 2 – Genes and Prenatal Development
 R Quiz #1 on Chapters 1 & 2

Week Three – 9/14:

 T Chapter 3 – The First Two Years: Body and Brain
 R Chapter 3 – The First Two Years: Body and Brain
Week Four – 9/21:
 T Chapter 4 – The First Two Years: Psychosocial Dev.
 R Chapter 4 – The First Two Years: Psychosocial Dev.
 R Quiz #2 on Chapters 3 & 4

Week Five – 9/28:

 T Chapter 5 – Early Childhood: Body and Mind
 R Chapter 5 – Early Childhood: Body and Mind

Week Six – 10/5:

 T Chapter 6 – Early Childhood: Psychosocial Dev.
 R Chapter 6 – Early Childhood: Psychosocial Dev.
 R Quiz #3 on Chapter 5 & 6

Week Seven – 10/12:

 T Chapter 7 – Middle Childhood: Body and Mind
 R Chapter 7 – Middle Childhood: Body and Mind

Week Eight – 10/19:

 T Chapter 8 – Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Dev.
 R Chapter 8 – Middle Childhood: Psychosocial Dev.
 R Quiz #4 on Chapters 7 & 8

Week Nine – 10/26:

 T Chapter 9 – Adolescence: Body and Mind
 R Chapter 9 – Adolescence: Body and Mind

Week Ten – 11/2:

 T Election Day
 R Chapter 10 – Adolescence: Psychosocial Dev.
 R Quiz #5 on Chapters 9 & 10

Week Eleven – 11/9:

 T Chap.11 – Emerging Adult: Body, Mind, Social World
 R Veteran’s Day Holiday

Week Twelve – 11/16

 T Chapter 12 - Adulthood: Body and Mind
 R Chapter 12 - Adulthood: Body and Mind
 R Quiz #6 on Chapters 11 & 12
Week Thirteen – 11/23: Thanksgiving Week
 T Chapter 13 - Adulthood: Psychosocial
 R Thanksgiving Holiday

Week Fourteen – 11/30:

 T Chapter 14 – Late Adulthood: Body and Mind
 R Chapter 14 - Late Adulthood: Body and Mind
 R Quiz # 7 on Chapters 13 and 14

Week Fifteen – 12/7

 T Chapter 15 – Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Dev.
 R Chapter 15 -- Epilogue

Week Sixteen – 12/13 Final Examination Week

 Final Exam Quiz #8 on Chapters 15 and Epilogue Dec 13th
2:00 – 3:50, Lewis Hall

Papers: There will be two (2), four-page papers assigned.

Grading: There will be a quiz every other week for a total of eight quizzes. Of
those eight quizzes, and because “things happen in our lives,” the lowest quiz
score will be dropped and the score of the next highest quiz will take its place.
Each quiz will be weighted for thirty points for a possible total score of 240
points for all the quizzes. There will be two, four- page papers assigned -- each
worth 30 points. The total number of possible points for eight quizzes and two
papers is 300.

Grades will be assigned for the following totals:

270 points – 300 points = A

240 points – 269 points = B
210 points – 239 points = C
180 points – 219 points = D
000 points – 179 points = F
Behavioral Expectations
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Collaboration
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not limited to plagiarism, cheating, multiple submissions, or facilitating others’
misconduct. Possible sanctions for academic misconduct range from an oral reprimand to
expulsion from the university.

Academic Expectations
Section 310.00 in the MSU Conduct Guidelines states that students must:
A.      be prompt and regular in attending classes;
B.      be well prepared for classes;
C.     submit required assignments in a timely manner;
D.    take exams when scheduled;
E. act in a respectful manner toward other students and the instructor and in a way that
does not detract from the learning experience; and
F.      make and keep appointments when necessary to meet with the instructor.
In addition to the above items, students are expected to meet any additional course and
behavioral standards as defined by the instructor.