HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT II

Course Details

Course Number: SOWK 3554 Section Number: 101

Spring 2013

Location: Martin Hall

Classroom Number: 106

Days & Times:

Tuesday and Thursday 9:30-10:50

Course Attachments

Textbooks

MSU Faculty Member

Carol Bisbee
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Course Objectives

To increase knowledge and understanding of human development throughout the life cycle. To understand the relationship between environmental systems and the human organism. Physical, social, emotional, and cognitive contexts are integral aspects of this knowledge.

2. To provide the student with the opportunity to develop conscious awareness of one=s own value system, especially when it differs from that of a group being studied.

3. To examine how race, gender, and ethnicity affect human development throughout the life cycle, and to provide the student with a beginning understanding of the need for skills and techniques responsive to the ethnic reality of those being engaged in a helping relationship.

4. To further facilitate understanding of the theoretical differentiation between those human behaviors which are normal, and those which are abnormal across the life cycle.

To further facilitate the students’ ability to complete psycho social assessments, using a

Course Expectations

Classroom behavior is part of professional training.

What is expected of professionals:

-Good attendance and punctuality.

- Class members listen when the professor is speaking

-Class members are respectful to each other and listen to other students when the other student has the floor.

-Class members encourage each other

-Class members do not have side conversations during class

-Class members do not pass notes in class

-Class members ask questions if they do not understand the material.

-Class members are not disruptive in class.

-Class members do not come in to class 5 minutes after class has started and expect to be counted present. If you are more than 15 minutes late do not come to class.

Students are expected to abide by N.A.S.W. code of ethics and behave in a respectful manner to fellow students and faculty.

Students’ behaviors may be discussed among social work faculty and the Coordinator of the social work program.

A student maybe dropped from class with a W-F if the student’s behavior is disruptive in class.

Grading Standards

Tests

Two test covering developmental stages are used to evaluate the students’ specific knowledge from assigned readings, videos and from class lectures. The dates for the exams are indicated on the class schedule given to the students at the beginning of the semester. No make-up exams are given for a missed exam unless a student has a documented excused absence from a physician or university authority. If a student does not have an acceptable excuse, a grade of “O" is recorded.

Grading and Attendance Policy

Exam I 100 points A = 340-306

Exam II 100 points B = 305-271

Assessment 100 points C= 270-236

Community Service Hours 10 points D= 235-201

Community Service Hours 10 points F= 200-0

Community Service Hours 10 points

340 TOTAL POINTS

Each assignment not completed, will result in the final grade being dropped one (1) letter grade per assignment. For more than five absences, the Dean of Students will be notified. At that time the student will either be dropped from class or will lose forty (40) points for each absence after the first five absences.

Final Exam5/7/2013 8:00 AM

Submission Format Policy

Classroom

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Late Paper Policy

Any paper that is not turned into the instructor in class, on assignment day, will be lowered one (1) letter grade per each day late, or ten points beginning when the class is dismissed. Papers turned in by putting them under my door or giving them to someone else, may risk being lost or being turned in late, which may also result in a lower letter grade.

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Attendance Requirements

For more than five absences, the Dean of Students will be notified. At that time the student will either be dropped from class or will lose forty (40) points for each absence after the first five absences.

Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.