General Class Information and Policies Fall 2010
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Hu. B.A.,
Psychology:
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Office: Batmale 332. Office hours by appointment
Email:
khu@ccsf.edu.
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When sending
e-mail to 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 keeping your CCSF email contact updated in order to receive
hand-outs and announcements. See:
http://www.ccsf.edu/Services/Admissions_Records/email.html
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Most class
hand-outs 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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Website: http://doctorhu.tripod.com (This is not
the CCSF website.).
CLASSROOM FORMAT:
Lecture, group
discussion, small workgroups.
Active participation required.
WORKLOAD:
Class attendance, plus 2-3
hrs of individual study time per class hour.
Reading
Assignments. You are expected to
independently complete the readings and ask questions if you need
clarification.
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/Not Pass:
70% and above = Pass, 69% and below =
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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 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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Most testing will
be on Scantrons. You are required to bring a pencil
& eraser on test days.
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Mis-marking the scantron, or incomplete erasures will be counted as “wrong.”
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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, iPods, etc.) present during testing
or test answer reviews.
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Please use
bathroom facilities before the exam. No exiting 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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Zero tolerance
for Cheating or Plagiarizing. Can result in a permanent F grade for the course.
“Cheating” includes: getting test information from another student, removing
test information from the classroom (a copy of the exam, taking notes about
test ques/answers, photocopying, etc.), copying from
another student, presenting another person’s work as your own, etc.
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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:
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Students receive
credit for coming to class on time. Arriving late or excessive unexcused
absences can hurt your grade.
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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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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.
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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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If you miss a
class, you are still responsible for all materials covered during lecture. Ask
a classmate, (not the instructor) for notes and missed hand-outs.
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The CCSF website
includes Deadlines http://www.ccsf.edu/Schedule/Spring/psychology.shtml
and Final Exam schedule http://www.ccsf.edu/Schedule/Finals/
CLASSROOM:
DISTRACTIONS: Cells
phones on silent mode. Keep
classroom conditions pleasant by observing courtesies such as not talking during
lecture, properly disposing of garbage, etc. Distracting students will be asked
to leave the classroom.
QUESTIONS:
If you have questions during lecture, ASK. The only dumb question is the
question not asked. 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.
ILLNESS: Stay
home if you’re sick. Submit a completed Request for an Excused Absence when you
return. Please observe “respiratory etiquette” to avoid spreading viruses to
your classmates, i.e. stay home, “sneeze into the sleeve” (rather than your
hand), wash hands frequently.
STUDENT CONDUCT:
Refer to the College Catalog for guidance on 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 smart and
friendly.) 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's 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 mind deserves a hand!
Good wishes for a great semester!