gen Psy study guide

What are the rules about class attendance

Attendance and punctuality are required. you can be marked absent for being late or certain prohibited behaviors.

What are the penalties for unexcused absences

after your first 3 unexcused absences, each additional one lowers your final course average by 3 points

What are the rules about being late

More than 5 minutes late may count as absent; 10 or more minutes late counts as absent

what are the rules about seating

you must sit in your assigned seat do not trade or switch seats

Should you scan in when you come to class

yes

if you miss class where do you find the lectures

the lectures are available through canvas

What are the rules about laptops, tablets, headphones, smartwatches, etc

Electronic devices are not allowed during class without permission

What should you do if you have an emergency and need to leave class

follow the emergency procedure explained in the syllabus and leave only when necessary

Can you attend a different section of the class

No. you must attend the section in which you are enrolled

What are the rules about cellphones

Cellphones must be completely off, hidden, and not used during class. Violating the rule can result in being marked absent and disciplinary action

What happens if you sleep or nap

Sleeping, napping, or having your eyes closed during class can result in being marked absent

What are the workbook rules

Complete the workbook in pen during class using your own class notes and the video lectures

is pencil okay for the workbook

No. the workbook must be completed in pen

What is the optional textbook

psychology, the 14th edition by myers, dewall, and gruber

What books are required

In my hands, the master plan, framed, and the chair and the valley, plus the insiders guide

How many extra credit points do you get for passing

+4

What happens in you fail the extra credit test

-4 points

Is there another way to earn extra credit

no

What is si

supplemental instruction a program where is leader helps students study and understand course material

Who is the SI leader

Simran Dhaliwal

is SI required

no, but it is strongly recommended

What must you bring to tests

your msu photo id and two pencils with erasers

what happens if you arrive late to a test

you will not be allowed to take the test

what is the prp

psychology research program

is prp required

yes

how many prp credits must you earn

5 research credits

what is cheating in this course

uses someone elses workbook or notes, copying work, and using ai to complete submitted work

is using ai for your workbook considered cheating

yes

how many drop grades do you get

none every test counts

what should you do if you are doing badly in the course

get help immediately instead of waiting until the end of the semester

what should you do if you miss a test

follow the syllabus procedures for an excused absence and contact the appropriate person as soon as possible

what are the attendance statistics

perfect attendance 40% A / 3% F

4 absences 17% A 22% F

6+ absences; 5% a / 70% F

What should you put in the subject line when emailing Dr. C

Dr. C. followed by your name and class time

What should you not use to contact Dr. C.

Do not use Canvas messaging

What are the four major themes in MSU’s history

Inclusion, people’s university, service, expansion, and research

what does land grant university mean

a university created under the morrill act to provide higher education related to agriculture, mechanical arts/engineering, military science, and related fields

what was the morrill act

the 1862 law signed by president abraham lincoln that provided land to states to establish colleges focused on agriculture and mechanical arts

why is msu mississippi major land grant university instead of ole miss

ole miss originally had the land grant role but grave it up becuase there wasnt enough interest agricultural education

when was msu authorized by the mississippi legislature

1878

when did msu open for classes

october 6 1880

how many faculty and college students were there when msu began

13 faculty and 87 college students, plus 267 preparatory students

who was msus first president

stephen d lee

what had stephen d lee done before coming to msu

he had been a confederate lieutenant general and later served as a mississippi state senator

what training was required of all students

military training

how did early students pay for tuition

students were required to work, and their wages were applied toward tuition

when were women first admitted to msu

1882`

when were women banned from msu

1912

when were women allowed back

1930

what was the first womens residence hall

magruder hall

who was james meredith

the first african american student enroll at ole miss

who was governor who strongly opposed intergration

ross barnett

when was msu intergrated

1965

who was msu president during intergration

dean colvard

what was dean colvards position on integration

he supported a peaceful integration of msu

how much violence occurred when msu integrated

very little

who was msus first full time african american student on campus

richard holmes

when did richard holmes enroll

july 1965

who was the first african american student to graduate from msu

john barnes who graduated in 1968

what is the oldest structure on campus

eckies pond

what is the oldest building on campus

the industrial education building

when was lee hall built

1909

what is the y building

the former ymca building constructed in 1914

what was george hall originally used for

the infirmary/hospital

what happened to george hall in 1918

during the spanish flu pandemic, it basement was used as temporary morgue,embaling facility

what is the moon tree

a sycamore grown from a seed that traveled to the moon apollo 14

what happened to old main

it burned down in 1959

what is the chapel memories

a chapel built 1965 using bricks from old main

what are msus three historical names

agricultural and mechanical college of the state of mississippi > mississippi state college > mississippi state university

what does comprehensive university mean

msu offers a wide variety of academic programs including undergraduate and graduate programs

what type or research university

an r1 very high research activity doctoral university

what majors worldwide problem can msu help solve

global food security helping feed a growing world population

what are seven secrets

work full time

go to class

remember time management

always study smart

be test wise

get help promptly

make a difference of one

how many hours a week should you devote to university

about 40 hours per weeks

what is the most important factor in succeeding at university

time management

what object should you use to manage your time

a planner

what is the planning fallacy

underestimating how long tasks will take

where should you try to sit in class

front and center when possible

why should you take notes

note taking helps you learn and remember the materialw

hen should you review your notes

as soon as possible after class

when should you study for a test

over several days rather than cramming the night before

what is a good learning trick

explain the material out loud as if you were teaching someone else

when should you get help with a problem

as soon as possible

how should you email a professor

be professional, respectful, clear, and include identifying information

what is the msu honor code

students are expected to act with honor and integrity and not lie, cheat, or steal

what is plagiarism

using someone elses words or ideas as your own without properly giving credit

is ai allowed for submitted work in psy 1013

no, the course treats using ai to complete submitted work as an honor code violation

who can use the cae

any student

how much does cae tutoring cost

free

what supplemental instruction

study sessions led by trained students who help classmates understand course material

when should you get cae help

as soon you realize you need it

who does the writing center help

msu students who want to improve their writing

will the writing center help

msu students who want to improve their writing

will the writing center simply edit your paper for you

no they help you improve your writing rather than simply fixing everything for youc

can you use the writing center online

yes

what does the speaking center do

helps students prepare, practice, and improve speeches and presentations

can you use it for a speech that will be graded

yes

what is a major barrier to using the speaking center

procrastination

where should you go if you have a difficult problem and dont know where to get help

the dean of students office

what is care team

a group of campus professionals who work together to help students experiencing serious problems w

what should you do if youre seriously concerned about another student

report your concern to an appropriate campus resource such as the dean of students/care team