PSYC 2103: Introduction to Human Development Syllabus Flashcards

Key vocabulary terms, policies, and course details from the PSYC 2103: Introduction to Human Development syllabus.

PSYC 2103

The course code for Introduction to Human Development at Valdosta State University.

Sigelman & Rider (2022)

Authors of the required course textbook, Life-Span Human Development (10th Ed.).

Ask Three then Me Policy

A course rule where students must consult three different people or sources (like the syllabus or Google) before asking the instructor a question.

BlazeVIEW

The online platform where course readings, quizzes, assignments, and announcements are posted.

Late Policy reduction (within 24 hours)

Late assignments submitted within 24 hours of the deadline receive a $10\%$ reduction.

Late Policy reduction (24-48 hours)

Late assignments submitted between 24 and 48 hours after the deadline receive a $20\%$ reduction.

Late Policy cutoff

No late assignments are accepted after 48 hours past the deadline, resulting in a grade of $0$.

APA Format 7th Edition

The required style for all written work, including specific rules for cover pages, page numbers, in-text citations, and references.

Attendance Extra Credit

Students receive points added to their total at the end of the semester if they attend $90\%$ or more of the classes.

Grade Appeal Deadline

The timeframe for a student to appeal a grade, which is one week after grades are returned.

Rounding Policy Eligibility

To be considered for rounding (within $1\%$), a student must have zero assignments with a grade of $0$ and must not email the instructor to request it.

Academic Integrity First Offense

Results in a grade of $0$ on the assignment or exam and the filing of an Academic Integrity Report with Student Affairs.

Academic Integrity Second Offense

Results in an 'F' in the course and the submission of a second Academic Integrity Report to Student Affairs.

AI Policy

The use of generative AI for assignments in Dr. Sherman's class is considered academic dishonesty and will result in a $0$.

H.B. 280 "Campus Carry"

Georgia law stating firearms may not be present in a classroom where minors are enrolled, which applies to this course.

GenoPro Workshop

An in-person session held in Odum Library, Room 2633, led by TA Erin Adair during weeks 14 and 15.

Coffee Chats

The term used for office hours held by Dr. Sherman and the Teaching Assistant, Erin Adair.

Student Opinion of Instruction (SOI)

Anonymous online surveys available through SmartEvals at the end of the term for course evaluation.

FERPA

The Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act which protects student information privacy rights.

Extended Absences

Defined as two or more consecutive absences, which must be reported online to Student Affairs.