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Course Overview

Course Structure
- Initial navigation to modules or home page
- Syllabus and general information section
- Organization of the course is structured around four exams:
- Exam 1
- Exam 2
- Exam 3
- Exam 4

Graduate Employees (GEs) (Teaching Assistants):
- Esha
- Abby
- Devin
Students assigned to GEs based on the first letter of their name:
- A - G: Esha
- Further divisions not specified
Office Hours for GEs: Listed in syllabus, Esha in Douglas Building

Syllabus is critical (8 pages long)
- Contains essential information
- Students encouraged to consult syllabus for questions
- If syllabus does not answer questions, ask assigned GE
- If GE cannot resolve, students can email the instructor

Introduction to the science of psychology.
Focus areas include:
- The mind and its relation to conscious thought
- The brain's functions
Develop critical reasoning and study skills

Course covers various psychology topics:
- Memory
- Methodologies of psychological research
- Each chapter will have associated quiz questions

Textbook Options:
- Loose leaf edition: Approx. $154.25 new (less if used)
- Paper bag edition: Approx. $173, includes access to InQuizitive and SAPS
- Registration card will be included with purchase

Clickers: Options for participation
- Mobile device options available
- Physical iClicker available for purchase
Steps to register for iClicker account detailed in syllabus

Materials presented in multiple formats:
- Readings from the textbook
- Class lectures and demonstrations
- Online demonstrations with links provided (some copyrighted)
There will be overlap in lecture and textbook material
Exams focus on class materials, but textbook may offer additional details

Online labs (ZAPs):
- Hands-on experiences in research participation
- Students must participate in 4.5 hours of research; some online and some in person
- Alternative assignments available through GE
Human Subjects Coordinator: Will provide additional information

Exams count for 65% of final grade:
- Four multiple choice exams; each worth 20% but lowest counts only as 5%
- No comprehensive final exam
- Makeup exams during finals week with specified dates
Exam structure:
- Each exam consists of approximately 40 multiple-choice questions
- Extra credit questions available (e.g., potentially scoring over 100%)
InQuizitive Learning System: 10% of final grade
- Adaptive tool requiring completion of at least 17 questions to achieve 100%
- Score tracking not automatically transferred to Canvas; manual submission required
- Deadlines for InQuizitive and ZAPs typically on Mondays at 11:59 PM
Grading Scale:
- A: 90% - 100%
- B: 80% - 89.9%
- C, D, and F based on remaining percentage bands
- Plus/minus grading considered for top and bottom percentage thresholds

Study Tips:
- Regularly consult the syllabus
- Attend class and actively participate
- Take detailed notes during lectures
- Distribute study time effectively
- Engage with both class material and textbook

Self-reflection and cognitive understanding in human versus animal behaviors
- Examples include mirror tests with chimpanzees and recognition of self
Research history and significance of psychological studies in understanding cognition