COURSE  DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to give the student a psychological view in normal human growth and development.  The course will study the life span of the individual, tracing the changes occurring from conception to death. Psychological theories and methodology will be examined as it relates to developmental tasks and processes. Themes and tenets examined will include the interaction of environment, culture, genetics, physical and cognitive development, social cultural factors, personality, spiritual, moral and emotional growth. The course will be presented in a lecture/discussion format with experiential exercises and assignments. The student will gain a deeper perspective for individual abilities, needs, problems and concerns involved in human change and growth. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of development across the life span.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

            Learning Outcomes: At the completion of this course, the student should:

1.   Evaluate and consider the impact and interaction of various interdisciplinary factors in normal human development.

2.  Identify the major psychological theories and theorists and their perspectives on life-span development.

3.  Compare and critique current human development research, design and study.

4.  Identify normal chronological development and variations of what is norm or normalcy.

5.  Reflect and discuss differences in historical, cultural, interpersonal influences and factors and their effect on individual growth and development.

6.   Gain a deeper personal understanding and compassion for the individual or person’s needs, wants, changes and unique challenges.

GENERAL APPROACH TO TEACHING:

This course will include lecture, discussion, student participation and experiental excercises.  Powerpoint slide presentation, periodic handouts as well as use of audio video material will be included.

PREREQUISITES: enrollment in Parker College of Chiropractic

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:

Lifespan Development by Denise Boyd and Helen Bee, 5th. ed.

Allyn & Bacon, 2008 .

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOKS:  None

SUPPLIES: Class Lecture Manual/Notebook.

EVALUATION AND GRADING POLICY:

Attendance Policy:

Refer to Parker Common Policies for all classes, Summer 2009.

Grading System:

Evaluation is an integral part of the educational process and is used as an educational tool to help students identify problem areas, to recognize and reward achievement, and to identify students who are unable to meet the rigors of the curriculum. Final course grades and their interpretation are listed below:
 

Examinations

Refer to Parker Common Policies for all classes, Fall 2009.

DISCLAIMER

The PowerPoint notes contained in the notebook are NOT intended to represent the entire content of the course.  A notebook outline is intended to be a guide to the lecture.  The responsibility of the instructor is to follow the outline, expand the concepts and give explanation and illustrations to clarify content.  The role of the student is to attend lecture and take notes over material presented by the lecturer that explains and illustrates the material listed in the notebook.  It is also the responsibility of the student to question the instructor if explanations and illustrations are not clearly presented or understood.

The instructors take no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of old notes, quiz questions or exam questions that students may purchase or may be given by previous students in Clinical Psychology.

Important Note

The provisions contained in this syllabus do not constitute a contract between the students and Parker College of Chiropractic. These provisions may be changed at any time for any reason at the discretion of the course director. When necessary, in the view of the college, appropriated notice of such changes will be given to the student.

STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Refer to Parker Common Policies for all classes, Fall 2009.

EXAMINATIONS: Make-up Exams

No make up exams are permitted.  You must be on time for the Exam as no Exams are passed out once the first student leaves the exam room. Exams/Lab Practicals are scheduled well in advance so that students can plan appropriately. If a student must be absent from an exam/lab practical, it is the student's responsibility to notify the Course Director no later than the scheduled starting time of the exam/lab practical. Failure to notify the Course Director could result in the student receiving a grade of "0" for the missed exam/lab practical. (See missed exam policy below)

Exam dates can only be changed by the course director, under the direct guidance of the trimester faculty coordinator.

ALTERING GRADES ON EXAMS: Refer to Parker Common Policies for all classes, Fall 2009.

MISSED EXAM POLICY:  Contact the instructor.

EXTRA CREDIT: None

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:  Refer to Parker Common Policies for all classes, Fall 2009.

ABSENCES FOR RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS: Refer to Parker Common Policies for all classes, Fall 2009.

STUDENT BEREAVEMENT POLICY: Refer to Parker Common Policies for all classes, Fall 2009.

COMPUTER USAGE:

Students are encouraged to utilize personal computers in the classroom for taking notes, following the lecture outlines or reference materials, etc. Other uses unrelated to the lecture topic are not allowed. As an example, surfing the Internet or playing games during lecture or lab time is strictly prohibited and will result in the student being asked to discontinue use of their computers. In addition, the student may be asked to leave the classroom and will be counted absent for that class period.

AUDIO/VIDEO TAPING:

Since the courts have ruled that a professor's voice and physical image are their personal property, the prerogative of the audiotaping and/or video recording of lectures/laboratories is a right specifically reserved to faculty. Should you wish to record, using any device you must obtain the permission the respective instructor in all classes. You are not allowed to audio or video tape lectures of labs in Systemic Anatomy.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

The provisions contained in this syllabus do not constitute a binding contract between the student and the Parker College of Chiropractic. These provisions may be changed at any time and for any reason at the discretion of the Course Director. When it is necessary to make changes to this document, appropriate notice (at least one week, if possible) will be given to the student(s).