HD 101 Section 101: Life Span Human Develpment
Summer, 2011
3 Credit Hours
Primary Instructor: Elizabeth Burns Nader
Core Designation: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Instructor:
Office: 229 Child Development Research Center
Office Hours: Monday 10:00-11:00 or by appointment
Phone: 205-348-0472
Email: sburns@ches.ua.edu
This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of human life span from conception to late adulthood. The course is an introductory survey of basic principles of development across the life span. Developmental principles are studied within the framework of change and stability in the domains of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial self. Research in the field of human development is stressed as it applies to real life situation in families, day care, and the health care setting. At the completion of this course, the student should have the tools to begin to determine what constitutes a “red” flag for at-risk development, biologically or environmentally, what constitutes optimum care for different cohorts, and issues in the field of human development research.
Course Requirements:
Written Assignments:
Each week the instructor will assign an in-class assignment from previously reviewed course materials. Students will be asked to complete the assignment in class. The assignments will not be handed out except on scheduled days so be sure to attend on those days.
The exams will come from the textbook and lectures. The four exams will include a majority of multiple choice questions, some true false, and a few short answer questions. An exam review will take place before the exam.
The final grade will be computed on the following basis:
4 test at 100 pts each = 400
3 In-Class assignments at 15 pts= 45 points
Class attendance and participation = 55
Total pts available = 500
97 - 100 = A+
94-96 = A 73-76 = C
90-93 = A- 70-72 = C-
87-89 = B+ 67-69 = D+
83-86 = B 63-66 = D
80-82 = B- 60- 62 = D
77-79 = C+ 59 and below = F
To determine your final grade:
Add up all the points you earned (the grades you received on e-learning). Divide this number by 500. This is your final grade.
Make-up Policy:
An excused absence on a test date will result in an alternate test given to the student at a convenient time for the instructor prior to final week. Arrangements must be made with the instructor by the student.
Incompletes (I) will be given only under exceptional circumstances. According to the University’s undergraduate catalog in the case of an I, the I must be satisfied by the 4th week of class during the following term unless the Dean grants an extension.
If a paper is handed in late, points will be taken off for each day past the due date. No papers will be accepted after 2 class meetings past the due date.
Class attendance is expected and is evaluated when determining final grades. Students are responsible for all information given during class related to course content, assignments, and schedule adjustments, and other pertinent information. Students are also expected to contribute to course discussions and activities. Handouts are generally only available during the class period in which they are distributed.
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