learning the new college experience

Learning the New College Experience

Objectives

• Understand the purpose & importance of a course syllabus

• Use the College Catalog

• Set goals & standards for your academic plan

• Discuss the procedures of advising

• Utilize available services

• Display courtesy on campus

• Get involved

Course Syllabus

Course Number and Title: PSY 2003 General Psychology  Meeting Times and Location: MWF 9-9:50 am UC 214 Course Description: This course is an overview of major topics in modern psychology, the

scientific study of behavior and mental processes. As a first course in the discipline of psychology, it introduces some of the fundamental concepts, principles, and theories with a consideration for the complexity of human behavior.

 Course Prerequisite(s): None Instructor: Sigmund Freud, PhD Office Location and Office Hours: UC 223 MWF 9:50-11:50 am; MW 3:45-4:45 pm; TR

11:50-12:50 pm, T 2:10-5:10 pm; Thurs. 2:10-4:10 pm. Office Telephone: (501) 977-5555 E-mail: freud@uaccm.edu Text and Required Supplies: Jeffrey S. Nevid, Psychology: Concepts and Applications, 2nd ed.,

Houghton Mifflin, ISBN 0618475117

Attendance

A student will be dropped from a full-semester course if they are failing upon

7th absence in MWF class

5th absence in TR class 3rd absence in one

week class

How much time will school take?

15 credit hours x 2 30+15 hours in the

classroom

45 hours per week

College Catalog

• Important publication which outlines programs of study

• Consists of five primary sections

Plan of Study

Academic Advisor

Make it Fit Together

Set Goals

Advising/Registration Procedures

CampusConnect: Your Personal Tool

Available Services

Student Success Lab—tutoring in Math, Science, & English

Computers—Library, Kirk Building, & Business Technology Center

Counseling Services—career and personal counseling/ accommodations for students with disabilities

Food Services—The Plaza and Traxx

Bookstore—textbooks, supplies, & apparel

Campus Courtesy

At Doors• If you see someone carrying boxes or other bulky items,

ask if there is a door you can open.

• Always ask a person who is struggling with the door (e.g., someone using a wheelchair) if you may help.

Around Campus• Say hello to people you meet.

• Say “Excuse me” rather than pushing past people in a crowd or a constricted space.

• No gum on the sidewalk, in the grass, on the parking lot—period.

More Campus Courtesy

In classPersonal Issues• Be polite in your speech and manners.

• Blowing bubbles, snapping, or otherwise playing with gum is not ok.

• Sleeping and snoring in class just should not be done.

• Remember the class is not so large you can become invisible, so watch your body language.

• Do not start packing your bag until class is completely over.

Last Bit on Courtesy

In ClassComputers & Cell Phones• Always put your cell phone on silence or turn it off during

class.

• No texting in class—ever.

• No checking email, Facebook or MySpace.

In conversation• Do not interrupt someone while they are talking, no matter

how insightful you think what you have to say is.

• Please, please…no cell phone conversations in the restrooms!

GET Involved

Visit Union Station located in the Kirk Building

Participate in intramural sports and free events on campus

Join a student organization