ORIENTATION AND DEADLINE DATES
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Study of development of humans from conception to death with
emphasis on the scientific analysis of developmental patterns.
Reviews research and major theoretical viewpoints on physical,
cognitive, and social/emotional development.
Prerequisite:
Psychology 1100 3 Credit
Hours
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VIDEOTAPES/AUDIOTAPES
Explorations in Lifespan Development DVD, 5/E.
A DVD is available for viewing at each Center containing
videos to accompany each chapter. These are recommended if you do not have
access to MyDevelopmentLab.
Videos cannot be checked out for home viewing.
OTHER MEDIA
MyDevelopmentLab or DVD
ORIENTATION/ATTENDANCE
Orientation is strongly recommended.
EVALUATION/GRADING
Three papers, and four exams.
COURSE OUTLINE
|
Unit |
Required Text |
Study Guide |
Video lessons |
Activity |
Exam Number |
|
Unit
1: Beginnings and Endings |
Chapter 1, 2, 3, 19 |
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 19 |
View the media for these chapters in MyDevelopmentLab
or watch DVDs which are available for viewing at each center |
No Paper for this Unit. |
#1 |
|
Unit 2: Infants,
Toddlers, and Early Childhood |
Chapter 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 |
View the media for these
chapters in MyDevelopmentLab
or watch DVDs which are available for viewing at each center |
Unit
2 Paper |
#2 |
|
Unit 3: Middle Childhood and
Adolescence |
Chapter 9, 10, 11, 12 |
View the media for these
chapters in MyDevelopmentLab or watch DVDs which are available for
viewing at each center |
Unit
3 Paper |
#3 |
|
|
Unit 4: Adulthood |
Chapter 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 |
View the media for these
chapters in MyDevelopmentLab
or watch DVDs which are available for viewing at each center |
Unit
4 Paper |
#4 |
12/22/2009