GENERAL POLICIES: PSYCHOLOGY 2230

T-Square

• Students are required to keep up with class information on t-square and the class website at www.mindspring.com/~dileader.
  
  

Tests:

• We will have four tests this semester, equally weighted.
• Tests are multiple choice and/or short answers. They are non-cumulative, except for general concepts and integrative ideas which you are expected to develop as the course progresses.
• Scheduled tests will be given at the planned times (barring serious unexpected circumstances). But I do reserve the right to modify which material will be on a test, depending on what has been covered in class and the book.
• You are responsible for obtaining any relevant information if you miss class. This includes material presented in class that may not be covered in the textbook, as well as information about tests and assignments.

Grading:

Final course grade will be worked out as follows:

Add together scores on the four tests, divide by 4; max 100%.

(Note that there will be some scheduled in-class quizzes, mostly on case studies, which will serve as questions to be counted on the next test.)

Add up to 4% for extra credit; max 104%.

Minimum percent for letter grades are as follows:

• A: 90%
• B: 80%
• C: 70%
• D: 60%

Pass/Fail students require a minimum grade of C to pass the course

Makeup tests:

In the interests of fairness to all, makeup tests will not be given, except

• in cases of prearranged excused absences, with documentation, e.g. Tech sports teams
• in cases of dire circumstances or illness, with appropriate documentation and timely notice, which means you must leave an email or voicemail message before the scheduled time of the missed test.
• Makeup test scores may be adjusted downwards if they are substantially higher than the student's other tests.
• No makeup tests are allowed after the class test has been reviewed in class.

Honor Code:

Everyone is expected to adhere to the Georgia Tech Honor Code.

Extra credit:

• You can earn up to 4% extra credit added to the final grade for any combination of extra-credit assignments and/or research participation.
• Extra-credit assignments will vary in format and will be worth up to a total of 4% added on to the total grade. Some may be in-class activities, and for those you will need to be present. Out-of-class assignments must be submitted when due.
• You may participate in experiments in the psychology department for extra credit. You will be credited 1% per hour of experiments, up to the max available of 4%. To sign up for psychology experiments click on http://www.experimetrix.com/gatech. Click on new.user to get a password and set up a profile. For problems email Dr. Gregory Corso at gregory.corso@psych.gatech.edu. After doing the experiment/s you must actively assign your points to this class to receive extra credit for this course.

Attendance:

You are expected to attend class. Attendance will be taken (counting for 25 of 600 points for the course grade), scheduled or pop quizzes may be given, in-class extra-credit opportunities may be offered, and questions included on tests will cover material from class that may not be in your textbook. Attendance will be considered in making discretionary decisions, such as decisions on borderline grades, or should other problems arise. Should you miss class you are responsible for keeping up with all material and information covered in class.

Participation:

I welcome and invite your participation in class. It is usually helpful and informative for your fellow students, being involved helps you to learn more, and class participation stimulates me to do a better job of teaching.

Problems:

Please see me as soon as possible to discuss any concerns that arise, so that we can work together to help you meet your goals for this course. Don't leave it to the last minute when it's too late to do anything constructive.