Lifespan Development
Psychology 225 - Dr. Malecki
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Dr. Christine Malecki |
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Office: 312 Psychology |
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Phone: 753-1836 |
Course Website on Blackboard: Log on at http://webcourses.niu.edu/.
Course description: We will discuss the physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of people from conception to death. My goal is to present information about this broad range of content so that students can gain knowledge to apply to future careers, research, and/or life experiences. This class is a general education course - more specific course objectives are available in your printed syllabus.
Required text: Kail & Cavanaugh (2003). Human Development (3rd ed.). Wadsworth.
Course requirements: Final grades will be based upon the total
percentage points earned throughout the semester. Points are earned via
three non-cumulative exams and five periodic (and unannounced) in-class
assignments. Extra credit points are available based on attendance. No
make-up exams are allowed.
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Grading
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% of Grade |
Grading Scale A 90% + |
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Exam 1 30% |
B 80 - 89% |
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Exam 2 30% |
C 70 - 79% |
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Exam 3 30% |
D 60 - 69% |
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In-Class 10% |
F 59% or less |
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Total 100% |
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Extra Credit: Extra credit will be assigned based on attendance. If you are in attendance for five of five in-class assignments, 3 extra credit points will be added to the in-class portion of your grade. If you are in attendance for four of the five assignments, 2 extra credit points will be added to the in-class portion of your grade.
Accommodations: I am eager to ensure each student effective instruction and will accommodate individuals with disabilities or significant learning difficulties. If you are working with the CAAR office (753-1303) and you need accommodations, please contact me early in the semester so effective plans can be made to ensure your full participation in this course.
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Course Schedule
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Topic |
Chapter |
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1 |
The Study of Human Development |
1 |
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2 |
Conception to Birth |
2 |
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3 |
Newborns |
3 |
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4 |
Thought and Language |
4 |
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5 |
Emotional Development |
5 |
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EXAM 1 |
1 - 5 |
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6 |
School Age Children |
6 |
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7 |
Social Influences |
7 |
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8 |
Adolescence |
8 & 9 |
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9 |
Becoming a Young Adult |
10 |
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10 |
Relationships in Adulthood |
11 |
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EXAM 2 |
6 – 11 |
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11 |
Work and Leisure |
12 |
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12 |
Middle Adulthood |
13 |
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13 |
Later Life |
14 |
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14 |
Social Aspects of Later Life |
15 |
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15 |
Dying & Bereavement & Review |
16 |
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Final Exam LAST DAY OF CLASS |
11-16 |
LECTURE NOTES
Print out and take notes on these pages for best results!!!
