Class Information and Policies
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Hu., B.A. Psychology:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Office:
Batmale 332
Email:
khu2@mail.ccsf.edu.
Office Hours:
Tu
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When sending
e-mail to an instructor, clearly identify yourself in the Subject Line to avoid
being deleted as spam, e.g. write “Psyc 1,
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You are
responsible for staying updated via your CCSF email account. See “My CCSF” for
info on email information. http://www.ccsf.edu/en/myccsf.html.
Many class hand-outs and announcements will be emailed to you. If you are
unable to access email, please coordinate with a classmate, or discuss this
with me at the beginning of the semester.
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Course Website: http://doctorhu.tripod.com (This is not
the CCSF website.).
STUDENT RESOUCES: A variety of Student Counseling services are available to enhance
your success: http://www.ccsf.edu/NEW/en/student-services/student-counseling.html (e.g. programs geared toward African
American, Asian Pacific, Latino, Homeless, Veteran, Disabled, International,
new and continuing students).
The
WORKLOAD:
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Class attendance,
plus 2-3 hrs of individual study time per class hour.
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Reading Assignments.
You are expected to independently complete the readings and ask questions in
class for clarification. Lecture does not cover all cover all course material.
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Written
Assignments and Exams
GRADING CRITERIA:
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90% and above =
A., e.g. superior work that demonstrates a precise and excellent
understanding of course material, including insights & applications
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80-89% = B, e.g.
work is good without serious flaws
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70-79% = C, e.g.
work is fair, but has deficiencies and needs improvement in several areas
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60-69% = D, e.g.
passing, but lacking in preparedness and care in completing assignments.
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Pass/No Pass: 70%
and above = Pass, 69% and below = No Pass
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Keep returned
tests and backup copies of written assignments as evidence in the unlikely
event of a grade dispute.
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Any Assignment or
Document emailed (embed in text, not an attachment) to meet a deadline must be
followed by a Paper Copy delivered within three working days to my office,
Batmale 332.
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If there are any
questions about your course grade contact me within 90 days after the end of
the semester. Graded papers and tests are retained for one year.
TESTING AND ASSIGNMENTS:
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Zero tolerance for Cheating or other acts of academic dishonesty. These
acts can result in a permanent F grade for the course. “Cheating” includes: copying
homework from another student, getting test information from another student,
removing test information from the classroom (a copy of the exam, taking notes
about test questions/answers, photographing, photocopying, etc.), failing to reference
work from another source (plagiarism), etc. “Double-dipping”, i.e. submitting
work that was not originally created for the class assignment, is also
cheating. All assignments are an opportunity to learn the course material.
Don’t cheat yourself out of a solid education.
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If you are aware
of another person cheating (e.g. during testing or test reviews, on
assignments, etc.) please let me know. I will further investigate and you can
remain anonymous. This creates an environment that is fair for everyone and
supports academic integrity.
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Most testing will
be on Scantrons. You are required to bring a pencil & eraser on test days.
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Any error in
marking the scantron, or incomplete erasures will be
counted as a “wrong answer.”
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Tests must be
taken at the scheduled times. No make-ups. No early or late Final Exams.
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No electronic
devices (phones, tablets, etc.) present during testing or test answer reviews.
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Please use
bathroom facilities before the exam rather than during testing.
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Dictionaries
(non-electronic only) are allowed for ESL students. Remove all personal notes
from your dictionary.
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Study tips:
Simply “understanding” the lectures & readings is insufficient. Overlearn the material to perform well
on the test. Prepare for exams with self-testing or working with a study
partner. Practice by explaining key terms/concepts to others.
ATTENDANCE and PARTICIPATION
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If you miss a
class, you are still responsible for all materials covered during lecture. Do
not ask the instructor for missed hand-outs or lecture topics. Ask a classmate
for information.
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Unlimited Excused
Absences are allowed for extenuating circumstances. You must submit a completed
“Request for an Excused Absence or Late” form (available at http://doctorhu.tripod.com or outside my
office door L332) when you return to class. Submit one form for each day you
are absent. Extenuating circumstances, as defined by CCSF, are verified cases
of accidents, illness, or other circumstances beyond the control of the
student.
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More than 3
unexcused absences MIGHT result in an instructor-initiated drop/withdrawal.
Note: if you WANT to drop/withdraw, you are responsible for completing the
process.
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Emails or phone
messages do not meet requirements for an Excused Absence.
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When you arrive
late, let me know at the end of that class meeting.
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Leaving class
without prior permission (sneaking out) = 2 unexcused absences.
CLASSROOM
EXERCISE IMPULSE CONTROL: Optimize
the opportunity for learning by removing distractions and keeping classroom
conditions pleasant for everyone. Cells phones on silent mode and put away. No texting or websurfing. Do not
chat with others during lecture. Clean-up after yourself. Refrain from defacing the college desks or
walls.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES: During open-book testing, you are allowed to access ONLY the course
textbook (ebook) or your class notes. Internet
searches for answers are not allowed. Also, when test material is present (e.g.
during testing or reviews) all electronic devices must be put away. FYI: Research
indicates that manual note-taking results in better retention/memory than
electronic note-taking.
ASK QUESTIONS:
If you have questions during lecture, ASK. Others might be confused as
well. If your question or comment isn't of general interest to the class,
I will defer it to after class or to office hours.
STAY HOME when
sick: Don’t come to school sick. Network
with classmates to get lecture notes and hand-outs. Submit a completed Request for an Excused Absence when you
return.
CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS: Mutual
respect is required. Refer to http://www.ccsf.edu/NEW/en/student-services/student-advocacy/StudentConduct.html
for CCSF rules regarding Student Conduct.
FRAGRANCE-FREE:
Please refrain from wearing fragrances that can be detected further than 12
inches from you. Just be clean. (Make yourself attractive by being friendly and
helpful.) If wearing fragrance, please sit in the back of the classroom.
DOG:
Occasionally there might be a dog in the classroom. If you are uncomfortable or
allergic to dogs, please let me know at the beginning of the semester.
Also, please don’t tease the dog.
That's it. Except for
"Congratulations to you for being in college!" I know it is
hard work, particularly if you're taking a full load, have a job, family, or
have other obligations. However, just the fact that you are here and are
interested in improving your brain deserves a hand.
Good wishes for a great semester!