PSYCH-172 - Developmental Psychology - Timea McLean
| Course: | Developmental Psychology |
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| Professor: | Timea McLean |
| Email: | timea.mclean@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
Hello and welcome to Psych 172 at College of the Canyons!
My name is Timea McLean and I am your instructor for the course. Please read this entire document for information about logging into the course, required materials, and the amount and type of work required. The course will be conducted through Canvas and lectures via Zoom. You will be able to log into the Canvas course on the first day of class and a detailed syllabus will be available for you at that time. If you have any questions, please send me an e-mail at timea.mclean@canyons.edu. I look forward to working with you this semester!
Course Description
The course surveys human development, emphasizing changes occurring throughout the lifespan, including the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, schoolchildren, adolescents, and adults. Transfer credit: CSU; UC.
What to Expect in this Course
This course is a remote/distance education course, which means that students will need to complete the required work online on Canvas AND there will also be regular lectures via Zoom to explain the material. Zoom meetings will start at the scheduled start time (MW 9:30AM) and end when we have covered the material but no later than the scheduled end time for this class (10:50AM). The course will have structure, manageable assignments, clear expectations and regular communication. On the first day, I will go over the syllabus, which will give you all the detail you will need about the course.
Types of Assessments
Exams, quizzes, brief in-class assignments, term paper
Textbook Information
The required textbook is: Arnett, J. J. & Jensen, L. A. (2019). Human development: A cultural approach (3rd ed.). Pearson AND Pearson Revel access code
The Pearson Revel access code will grant you access to all the online materials and assignments, including the online version of the textbook on Canvas.
A printed version of the textbook can also be ordered from our campus bookstore, if that's what you prefer.
Other Relevant Course Information
Since all the work in this class will take place online, it is very important that you have regular access to a computer or other device with reliable internet connection. Class will begin on Monday, August 24, and you MUST log in to Canvas on that day and post to a Discussion Board (titled "Introductions") by the end of the day in order to avoid being dropped from the course. Lectures will take place via Zoom and in these lectures I will present powerpoint slides pertaining to the chapters in the book. I will go over the detailed syllabus (which will also include a schedule) on the first day of class, so be sure to attend!
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!
Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)
College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.
Online Counseling
The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.
Management of Stress and Mental Health
Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.
Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.
You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.
Veterans Resource Center
The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.
Library
The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!
Last updated: 10/18/2021 Sub#: 887