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PY 241 World of Abnormal Psychology and

PY 111 Discovering Psychology

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Spring 2007

Dear Sociology 220 student: Course is from 1/24/07 to 4/18/07

Greetings. Please find enclosed Tests 1-4 for the telecourse, SOC220-1T Sociology of Aging at Hawkeye Community College and Iowa Public Television (IPTV)/PBS. This course consists of televised programs with companion text and study guide. The television programs will be broadcast on Iowa Public Televison (IPTV)—be sure to check your local listings. This course is credited at three semester hours. Website link is:

http://www.iptv.org/iptvcampus/courseDetail.cfm?detailID=184&courseID=22

This mailing consists of this letter, a syllabus, and the required tests. These tests are open-book, open-notes format. Please give full and complete answers to the questions. No assignments need be turned in as they are to prepare you for the required tests. It is noted that at least 5-7 pages of work is required in order to do each test. This is a MINIMUM. The quality of your reasoning will determine grade level.

This syllabus is available online at the HCC webpage under “faculty webpages”, then “rodgers”, then “telecourse”.

Be sure to do assignment one which is to mail/email me your contact information(your name, address, telephone, and email) by 4/18/07. Tests may be completed and mailed in at any time after the broadcast times of the relevant programs. Please start early. Don't wait until the end.

Due dates

Assignment (contact information) 2/8/07

Tests 1-4 4/18/76

Remember all tests/assignments are due in my office no later than April 18, 2007. I will grade and return to you as soon as I get them.

Good luck and enjoy the course!!

Sincerely,

J.D. Rodgers, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

Hawkeye Community College

Telephone: (319) 296-2320 ext. 1737

(319) 296-1399 (Home)

Email: jdrodgers@hawkeyecollege.edu

Attachments: SS191 syllabus Tests 1-4

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Syllabus: Spring 2006 (1/24- 4/18)

Sociology 220T-1 Sociology of Aging (008624) IPTV

Iowa Public Television (IPTV) Wed. 5-6AM

Instructor: Dr. James Rodgers Office: 209 Grundy Hall

Mailing address:

Dr. James Rodgers, Arts & Sciences , Hawkeye Community College, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, IA 50704-8015

Office Hours: MWF 12-1; TR 10-11 by appointment

Telephone: (Office) (319) 296-2329 extension 1737 (includes voice mail)

e-mail: jdrodgers@hawkeyecollege.edu

This syllabus is available online at the HCC webpage under “faculty webpages”

Be sure to do assignment one which is to mail/email me your contact information(your name, address, telephone, and email) by 2/8/07

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. To acquaint the student with the fundamental concepts/principles of social gerontology .2. To understand the scientific basis of the sociopsychological study of aging (introduce the scientific method). 3. To introduce the student to the major substantive areas of inquiry within social gerontology 4. To overview the theoretical approaches/paradigms used within aging research 5. To provide a foundation for further study in social gerontology .6. To introduce the student to the empirical philosophy and conceptual issues of social gerontology (both American and cross-cultural) so that the student can develop an understanding of the breadth and complexity of this expanding field of inquiry. COURSE FORMAT: This is a telecourse offered by Iowa Public Television (IPTV)/Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in association with Hawkeye Community College (HCC). The telecourse consists of thirteen one-hour television programs accompanied by a textbook assignment and a chapter in the Study Guide. The Study Guide contains the “recipe” that will direct you, step-by-step, through each of the programs in the telecourse. During the telecourse, you will take four examinations. The ‘study guide’ exercises, together with the textbook readings and television programs, provide the necessary foundation to begin the four essay examinations. Please note your study guide for outline of the text readings necessary for the tests. Assignments (other than assignment one of contact information) are not turned in.

TEXTBOOK AND STUDY GUIDE: THE IMPORTANT THING IS THAT THE HCC BOOKSTORE HAS THE CORRECT TEXT/STUDY GUIDE. Two books are necessary for the course and may be purchased at the HCC college bookstore(296-2320). The HCC bookstore always has the correct books on hand. Text = Nancy Hooyman & H. Asuman Kiyak . Social Gerontology, 6/e. NY:Allyn & Bacon. Study Guide = Kathryn Braun . Growing Old in a New Age: Study Guide. 3/e NY: Allyn & Bacon. Please note websites noted in study guide; especially http:www.abacon.com and http://www.iptv.org/iptvcampus/PrintOnly_courseDetail.cfm?detailID=154&courseID=92

INSTRUCTOR/CONSULTANT. I am available for continuous online or telephonic consultation throughout this course. Please note the email and telephone numbers above. You can call me at home if you wish or contact me by email at the above. Please feel free to contact me with questions, concerns, or to just say ‘hello’. My Faculty Web page: Please go to www.hawkeyecollege.edu, then click “academics”, then scroll down to “faculty & staff”, then scroll to “ faculty web web sites”, then select “ Rodgers”. CAMPUS MEETINGS: No campus meetings are planned for this course. It is noted that sat. 5-7am is reserved if one is needed and announced. TELECOURSE AVAILABILITY: Please check your local TV/cable/satellite listings for broadcast times and channels. This is your local PBS station for Iowa Public Television. The HCC channel (Hawkeye Channel also re-broadcasts if your cable provider carries this channel). Please note that students may contact Dawn Fratzke at (319) 296-2329 extension 4022 (or, 296-2320) regarding telecourse availability. Dawn is our contact person for telecourses here at Hawkeye.Please check your local TV/cable/satellite listings for broadcast times and channels. Also, please note, the HCC library (296-2320) has all of the programs available in case you miss one. EVALUATION: Four tests will be administered during the course. The tests will be open-book in nature and essay in format. Open-book tests often require you to seek information beyond the text/study guide/braodcast. It will not be necessary for the tests to be proctored. THE TESTS MAY NOT EXACTLY LINE UP WITH THE PROGRAMS/TEXT. IF IN DOUBT, SKIP THE TEST QUESTION AND WAIT FOR A LATER BROADCAST. It is difficult to have all test questions line up exactly with broadcasts/text as programs and texts change frequently. Please note the Study Guide which specify the text readings to be read prior to undertaking the tests. You will need to have viewed the appropriate TV programs, read the text chapter, and completed the study guide assignments before undertaking the test. The tests will include directions for completion and are self-paced. I do note that you should complete and send them in a timely fashion so as not to be rushed at the end of the course. Tests will cover the textbook, the study guide assignments, and the programs. You may need to supplement your video viewing and textbook with internet research in order to fully complete the test. It is noted that at least 5-7 pages of work is required in order to do each test. This is a MINIMUM. GRADING: Final grades will be based on total points on all exams/assignments. Each exam = 25% (N.B.‑‑assignments, if any, will be weighted as announced.) The final grade distribution will approximate: A = 90% and above D = 60% ‑ 69%

B = 80% ‑ 89% F = 59% and below

C = 70% ‑ 79

POLICIES: There are no make-up tests as the tests are self-paced. Please turn in your assignments and tests in an orderly fashion.

**I will accept tests any time following broadcast dates. So turn your work in early!!!!!!*****

**********All work is due no later than April 18, 2007*************

The due date of April 18, 2007 will give me time to read/grade them.

Hawkeye Community College

Fall 2006

Dear PY 190 student:

Greetings. Please find enclosed Tests 1-4 for the telecourse, Introduction to Psychology (PSY 111)(4871) at Hawkeye Community College and Iowa Public Television (IPTV). This course consists of televised programs with companion text and study guide. This course is credited at three semester hours. Class runs 9/4/06 to 11/27/06.

This mailing contains this letter, syllabus and the required tests.

These tests are open-book, open-notes format. Please give full and complete answers to the questions. The quality of your reasoning will determine grade level. It is noted that at least 5-7 pages of work is required in order to do each test. This is a MINIMUM

The only materials that need be sent back is the tests. Assignments, study guide sections, etc. are only to prepare you for your required tests.

Tests may be completed and mailed in at any time after the broadcast times of the relevant programs. Please start early. Don't wait until the end.

Remember all tests/assignments are due in my office no later than December 1,

2006. I will grade them as soon as I get them. Be sure to do assignment one which is to mail/email me your contact information (your name, address, telephone, and email) by 9/16/05

Good luck and enjoy the course!!

Sincerely,

J.D. Rodgers, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

Telephone: (319) 296-2320 ext. 1737 or 2962329 ext. 1737

(319) 296-1399 (Home)

Email: jdrodgers@hawkeyecollege.edu

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Syllabus: Fall, 2006 (9/4 – 11/27)

PSYCHOLOGY 111-25 (4871)

Introduction to Psychology (4871)

HCC/IPTV (Iowa Public Television)

Dr. James Rodgers Office: 209 Grundy Hall

Mailing address: James Rodgers, 209 Grundy Hall, Hawkeye Community

College, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, IA 50704-8015

Office Hours: MWF 10-11 T, Th 10:50-12:20 and by appointment

Telephone: (Office) (319) 296-2329 extension 1737 (with voice mail)

(Home) (319) 296-1399

e-mail: jdrodgers@hawkeyecollege.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Introduction to Psychology is an introductory psychology

course that explores human behavior and mental processes. The series will introduce

you to the leading reseachers and the latest developments in the field, from the

structure and function of the brain to the newest ways of treating depression and

schizophrenia. Along the way you will discover how psychologists investigate human

nature as they strive to unravel the mysteries of why we act, think and feel the way we

do. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE ENDS AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2006. TESTS

SHOULD BE IN MY OFFICE PRIOR TO THIS DATE.

COURSE FORMAT: This is a telecourse offered by Iowa Public Television (IPTV) in

association with Hawkeye Community College. The telecourse consists of twenty-six

half-hour television programs accompanied by a textbook assignment and a chapter in

the Study Guide. The Study Guide contains the recipe that will direct you,

step-by-step, through each of the programs in the telecourse. During the telecourse,

you will complete and send in the four examinations. It is very helpful if you complete

all of the assignments in the text and study guide prior to attempting the test for each

unit. It is noted that at least 5-7 pages of work is required in order to do each test. This is a MINIMUM. Test 1 will cover modules 1-3; test 2 will cover 4-6; test 3 will cover 7-9 and test 4 will cover modules 10-13. You will need to have viewed the appropriate TV programs, read the text chapter, and completed the study guide assignments before undertaking the test. THE TESTS MAY NOT EXACTLY LINE UP WITH THE PROGRAMS/TEXT . IF IN DOUBT, SKIP THE TEST QUESTION AND WAIT FOR A LATER BROADCAST. It is difficult to have all test questions line up exactly with broadcasts/text as programs and texts change frequently

TEXTBOOK AND STUDY GUIDE: Two books are necessary for the course and may be

purchased at the HCC college bookstore(296-2320). Text = . Meyers. Exploring psychology. (6th) D.G. MYERS. Worth: 2000 Study Guide = Study to accompany. 1. The HCC bookstore has the correct books/study guide in stock. THE IMPORTANT THING IS THAT THE HCC BOOKSTORE HAS THE CORRECT TEXT/STUDY GUIDE.

2. If my understanding is correct, the HCC library has available a ‘hard copy’ of the videos, or can get them.

Please check you local cable/tv for broadcast and rebroadcast times. It is also possible by calling HCC distance learning to schedule a broadcast

INSTRUCTOR/CONSULTANT: I will be available in my office for phone consultations

during office hours listed above. You can call me at home if you wish or contact me by

email at the above. Please feel free to contact me with questions, concerns, or to just

say hello .

CAMPUS MEETINGS: No campus meetings are planned for this course.

TELECOURSE AVAILABILITY: Please check your local TV/cable/satellite listings for

broadcast times and channels. Also, please note, the the HCC library (296-2320) has

all of the programs available in case you miss one. Please note that students may contact Dawn Fratzke at (319) 296-2329 extension 4022 (or, 296-2320) regarding telecourse availability. Dawn is our contact person for telecourses here at Hawkeye.

EVALUATION: Four tests will be administered during the course. The tests will be

open-book in nature and essay in format. It will not be necessary for the tests to be

proctored. Tests are attached to this packet and include instructions for completion.

Test 1 will cover modules 1-6; test 2 will cover 7-12; test 3 will cover 13-20 and test 4

will cover modules 21-26. You will need to have viewed the appropriate TV programs,

read the text chapter, and completed the study guide assignments before undertaking

the test. The tests include directions for completion and are self-paced. I do note that

you should complete and send them in a timely fashion so as not to be rushed at the

end of the course. TESTS MUST BE IN MY OFFICE BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2005

GRADING: Final grades will be based on total points on all exams/assignments.

Each exam = 25% (N.B. assignments, if any, will be weighted as announced.) The

final grade distribution will approximate:

A = 90% and above D = 60% to 69%

B = 80% to 89% F = 59% and below

C = 70% to 79

POLICIES: There are no make-up tests as the tests are self-paced. Please turn in your

assignments and tests in an orderly fashion.

**********All work is due no later than December 1, 2006.*************

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This course will: .....

1. provide an understanding of the scientific method as applied to psychology and the study of human behavior.

2. introduce the basic facts, concepts, and principles of psychology.

3. provide a general understanding of the basic psychological perspectives including biological, psychoanalytical, behavioral, and cognitive.

4. provide a foundation for further study in the field of psychology.

Be sure to do assignment one which is to mail/email me your contact information (your name, address, telephone, and email) by 9/15/05

Incompletes are not automatically given for lack of progress (work) in the course.

Incompletes (as per the regular term) are given for bona fide illness/family emergencies only.

Incompletes must be requested in writing ahead of the end of the course.

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The World of Abnormal Psychology for the Summer term. The World of Abnormal Psych.

airs on IPTV from June 13 – July 22, 2006, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 4:00 – 5:00 am. NOTE: Episode 13 airs

Saturday, July 22, from 4-5 am)

Here is the URL site that has a print out of what is covered during each program airing:

http://www.iptv.org/iptvcampus/courseDetail.cfm?detailID=169&courseID=6

Summer 2006

Dear Psychology 191 student:

Greetings. Please find enclosed Tests 1-4 for the telecourse, PY 191T-1 (004741) The World of Abnormal Psychology at Hawkeye Community College and Iowa Public Television (IPTV)/PBS. This course consists of televised programs with companion text and study guide. The television programs will be broadcast based on your local cable provider. (be sure to check your local listings). This course is credited at three semester hours. This syllabus is available online at the HCC webpage under “faculty webpages” Course 6/13-7/21.

This mailing consists of this letter, a syllabus, and the required tests. These tests are open-book, open-notes format. Please give full and complete answers to the questions. The quality of your reasoning will determine grade level. It is noted that at least 5-7 pages of work is required in order to do each test. This is a MINIMUM. The only materials that need be sent back is the tests. Assignments, study guide sections, etc. are only to prepare you for your required tests. The World of Abnormal Psych.

airs on IPTV from June 13 – July 22, 2006, Tuesdays and Fridays, from 4:00 – 5:00 am. NOTE: Episode 13 airs Saturday, July 22, from 4-5 am) Here is the URL site that has a print out of what is covered during each program airing:

http://www.iptv.org/iptvcampus/courseDetail.cfm?detailID=169&courseID=6

Tests may be completed and mailed in at any time after the broadcast times of the relevant programs. Please start early. Don't wait until the end.

Remember all tests/assignments are due in my office no later than July 21, 2006. I will grade and return to you as soon as I get them.

Due dates

Tests 1-4 7/21/05

Good luck and enjoy the course!!

Sincerely,

J.D. Rodgers, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

Hawkeye Community College

Telephone: (319) 296-2320 ext. 1737 or 296-2329 ext. 1737

(319) 296-1399 (Home)

Email: jdrodgers@hawkeyecollege.edu

Attachments: PY191 syllabus Tests 1-4

Re: Update and addendum

Dear PY 191 student:

Hello. I hope you will soon be enjoying the telecourse, The world of abnormal psychology. Please make sure that you check your local television listings for times/dates.

Addendum:

1. The HCC bookstore has the correct books/study guide in stock. THE IMPORTANT THING IS THAT THE HCC BOOKSTORE HAS THE CORRECT TEXT/STUDY GUIDE.

2. If my understanding is correct, the HCC library has available a ‘hard copy’ of the videos, or can get them.

3. Please check you local cable/tv for broadcast and rebroadcast times. It is also possible by calling HCC distance learning to schedule a broadcast.

******Please mail your tests in early******************

Sincerely,

J.D. Rodgers, Ph.D.

Instructor

(319) 296-2320 or 296-2329 ext. 1737

email = jdrodgers@hawkeyecollege.edu

HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Syllabus: Fall, 2005 (6/13/06 – 7/21/06)

PSYCHOLOGY 191 (py191T-1) The World of Abnormal Psychology (004741)

004741 IPTV Class time: Saturday.. 5:00-6:00 (If needed)

Instructor: Dr. James Rodgers Office: 209 Grundy Hall

Mailing address: Dr. James Rodgers, Grundy Hall 209, Hawkeye Community College,

P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, IA 50704-8015

Office Hours: MWF 12-1 T, Th 12:15-1:15 and by appointment

Telephone: (Office) (319) 296-2329 or 296-2320 extension 1737

(Home) (319) 296-1399

e-mail: jdrodgers@hawkeyecollege.edu

This syllabus is available online at my faculty webpage under “faculty webpages”

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The world of abnormal psychology explores the complex causes, manifestations, and treatments of common behavior disorders. Looks at mental health issues from the patient’s perspective as well as analysis from the therapist or other health care professional. An introduction to psychopathology.

PLEASE NOTE THAT TESTS SHOULD BE IN MY OFFICE BY July 21, 2006

COURSE FORMAT: This is a telecourse offered by Iowa Public Television (IPTV) in

association with Hawkeye Community College. The telecourse consists of thirteen

one hour television programs accompanied by a textbook assignment and a chapter in

the Study Guide. The Study Guide contains the recipe that will direct you,

step-by-step, through each of the programs in the telecourse. During the telecourse,

you will complete and send in the four examinations. It is very helpful if you complete

all of the assignments in the text and study guide prior to attempting the test for each

unit. Assignments (other than assignment one of contact information) are not turned in.

Current airtimes are based on your local cable provider with repeats on HCC TV

TEXTBOOK AND STUDY GUIDE: Two books are necessary for the course and may be

purchased at the college bookstore(296-2320). Text = "Abnormal Psychology," 12th Edition by Carson, Butcher and Mineka, Allyn and Bacon, 2004.
ISBN: 0-205-35914-0

"Telecourse Study Guide for World of Abnormal Psychology", 12th Edition
by Carson, Butcher, Hooley and Mineka, Allyn and Bacon, 2004.
ISBN: 0-205-39309-8 THE IMPORTANT THING IS THAT THE HCC BOOKSTORE HAS THE CORRECT TEXT/STUDY GUIDE. INSTRUCTOR/CONSULTANT: I will be available in my office for phone consultationsduring office hours listed above. You can call me at home if you wish or contact me byemail at the above. Please feel free to contact me with questions, concerns, or to just say hello . My Faculty Web page: Please go to www.hawkeyecollege.edu, then click “academics”, then scroll down to “faculty & staff”, then scroll to “ faculty web web sites”, then select “ Rodgers”. CAMPUS MEETINGS: No campus meetings are planned for this course. It is noted that sat. 5:00am is reserved if one is needed and announced.

TELECOURSE AVAILABILITY: Please check your local TV/cable/satellite listings for broadcast times and channels. This is your local PBS station for Iowa Public Television. The HCC channel (Hawkeye Channel also re-broadcasts if your cable provider carries this channel). Please note that students may contact Dawn Fratzke at (319) 296-2329 extension 4022 (or, 296-2320) regarding telecourse availability. Dawn is our contact person for telecourses here at Hawkeye.

Please check your local TV/cable/satellite listings for broadcast times and channels. Also, please note, the HCC library (296-2320) has all of the programs available in case you miss one.

EVALUATION: Four tests will be administered during the course. Tests only are used for course grade. Open-book tests often require you to seek information beyond the text/study guide/broadcast. Please note that a minumum of two pages per question is required. The tests will be open-book in nature and essay in format. It is noted that at least 5-7 pages of work is required in order to do each test. This is a MINIMUM. It will not be necessary for the tests to be proctored. Tests are attached to this packet and include instructions for completion. Test 1 will cover modules 1-3; test 2 will cover 4-6; test 3 will cover 7-9 and test 4 will cover modules 10-13. You will need to have viewed the appropriate TV programs, read the text chapter, and completed the study guide assignments before undertaking the test. THE TESTS MAY NOT EXACTLY LINE UP WITH THE PROGRAMS/TEXT . IF IN DOUBT, SKIP THE TEST QUESTION AND WAIT FOR A LATER BROADCAST. It is difficult to have all test questions line up exactly with broadcasts/text as programs and texts change frequently. The tests include directions for completion and are self-paced. I do note that you should complete and send them in a timely fashion so as not to be rushed at the end of the course. TESTS MUST BE IN MY OFFICE BEFORE July 21 ,2005. FEEL FREE TO TURN THEM AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.

GRADING: Final grades will be based on total points on all exams/assignments.

Each exam = 25% (N.B. assignments, if any, will be weighted as announced.) The final grade distribution will approximate:

A = 90% and above D = 60% to 69%

B = 80% to 89% F = 59% and below

C = 70% to 79

POLICIES: There are no make-up tests as the tests are self-paced. Please turn in your

assignments and tests in an orderly fashion.

**********All work is due no later than July 21, 2006.*************

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1.To demonstrate a developed understanding of the classifications of psychological disorders.

2. To understand basic psychological perspectives as they relate to abnormal behavior.

3. To respond to questions designed to measure a developed awareness of the basic facts, concepts, terminology, and theoretical perspectives of abnormal behavior.

4. To provide an overview of therapeutic approaches to treating psychological disorders.

4. To develop awareness and sensitivity to mental illness

Incompletes are not automatically given for lack of progress (work) in the course. Incompletes (as per the regular term) are given for bona fide illness/family emergencies only. Incompletes must be requested in writing ahead of the end of the course.

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