Course Syllabus

Syllabus Psychology

Mizzou Academy

 Welcome

Why makes you "you"?  Why do humans do the things they do?  Is it because we are born with certain traits, or does our environment influence who we are?  Psychology is a fascinating area of study.  It helps us understand human behavior and mental processes, as well as supplies the opportunity to better understand how we (as humans) think act and feel.

 Course Overview

This Psychology course provides students with a systematic and scientific approach to the study of human behavior and mental processes. You will explore various aspects of human behavior including neuropsychology, theories of personality, aspects of thought processes, states of consciousness, motivation, and emotion, and the basic areas of mental illness.

 Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will be able to

• Identify contemporary perspectives used by psychologists to understand behavior and mental processes.
• Discuss the important role psychology plays in benefiting society and improving people’s lives.
• Understanding that different content areas within psychological science are interconnected, especially the interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors of behavior and how they relate to everyday life.

 Pacing

This course can be completed in as few as six weeks or take up to 6 months (180 calendar days). The six weeks are counted from the date of the first lesson submission and not the date of enrollment.

 PreRequisites

There are no prerequisites.

 Required Materials

The material from two free online textbooks is utilized throughout this course.  Occasionally, you will be requested to read a page from these texts.  Again, there is no need to purchase these texts.

• Votaw, K. (2020, November 23). General Psychology for Honors Students.  Retrieved from https://socialsci.libretexts.org/@go/page/74995
• Spielman, R. (2020, August 16).  Introductory Psychology (OpenStax).  Retrieved from https://socialsci.libretexts.org/@go/page/516  

 Technical Requirements

The most up-to-date requirements can be found here: 

•   Computer Requirements
•   Browser Requirements
•   Proctoring Requirements
• Microphone (external or internal)
• Webcam

Additional requirements for the course are below: 

• audio and video recording capabilities (e.g. smartphone, camera)

 Accessibility

If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let   Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please   contact Mizzou Academy.

 Exams

You are required to take two (2) proctored exams for this course.  Each exam will contain multiple-choice questions.  There are two writing prompts that are part of the examination category.  However, the writing prompts will be submitted separately, and are not part of the proctored time. 

 Grades

Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on quizzes, assignments, and exams.

The following grading scale applies:

After completing the course, unofficial transcripts will be available in the Tiger Portal. See this page for information on requesting official transcripts. 

 Canvas and Technical Support

Canvas will be used as the primary platform for accessing course materials and assignments for this class.

• Access Canvas through the Tiger Portal   https://mizzouacademy.missouri.edu/
• For assistance with Canvas, passwords, or other technical issues, submit a ticket by selecting Help from the Global Navigation menu on the left in Canvas. Additional information is provided in the following Canvas Guide:   How do I get help with Canvas as a student?
• For questions about enrollment, access to courses, exam proctoring, or billing, contact our Support Services Team at (855) 256-4975 or   mizzouacademy@missouri.edu.