Social Psychology SOC103

Quarter Two 2006

Syllabus

Instructor: William S. Jamison

Web page: http://www.chartercollege.edu/jamison/ or email: wjamison@chartercollege.edu

Meeting Time and Place: Monday 5:25 P - 7:25 P Room HDROC

Required Text:

Essentials of Sociology (with InfoTrac) by David B. Brinkerhoff, Lynn K. White, Suzanne T. Ortega, and Rose Weitz

Course Description:

An introduction to the social influence of psychology. Topics include: describing and analyzing the development of cognition; the influence of attitudes on social perception; and the powerful social forces that influence behavior. Lecture 2.15 quarter hours.

Course Objectives:

· Describe how the presence and behavior of other people influences how we think and act
· Identify factors that influence first impressions
· Describe the interactions that shape cognitive, social, and emotional development

Notice to Students with Disabilities:

Students who have a disability that requires accommodation should contact their Academic Associate to complete a Request for Accommodation Plan.

Information Literacy Project:

All students submit an Information Literacy Project aimed to enhance understanding of the instruments available to access information; and to promote the efficient, ethical, and effective use of that information. The information literacy assignment may be a single assignment or included as a component of a course project.

Grading:

Participation and attendance 10% A = 90 - 100%

Assignments 30% B = 80 - 89%

Projects 30% C = 70 - 79%

Quizzes/Tests 30% D = 60 - 69%

100% F = below 60%

Attendance:

Regular attendance is expected. If students miss a class, they are responsible for finding out what they missed. Students should also call the office (277-1000) to report their absence. If students know in advance that they will be absent, they should inform their instructor.