Individualized Instruction (INI)

Psy 3081 - History and Systems of Psychology - Section 200

Instructor: Carol Kivi

Instructor E-mail: ckivi@d.umn.edu

Term: Fall 2007

Date Range: Students must register by September 4, 2007 and complete all course requirements by December 14, 2007. No exceptions.

Course Level: Undergraduate

Credits: 3

Course Delivery: Online

Registration Deadline: September 4, 2007

Cost per undergraduate credit: To Be Announced

Additional fees may apply

Prerequisites: 3 Psychology credits

Additional Info: A-F only

Description: Survey of historical development and current status of contemporary systems and theories in psychology.

Required Textbooks: Textbooks can be purchased from the UMD Bookstore

Goodwin, C. James. (2005). A History of Modern Psychology (2nd Ed.) John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (ISBN 0-471-41565-0)

Course Welcome from Instructor:

INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the individualized instruction online version of History and Systems of Psychology. This course is self-paced to the extent that there are no required class sessions or lectures but it does contain completion dates for assignments and exams. The textbook will be your main source of information. It was chosen for its clear objectives, balanced content which includes famous figures in psychology as well as lesser known researchers, and emphasis on presenting discoveries within the milieu of the times when they occurred.

The History and Systems of Psychology is a valuable course. It can serve as a base for understanding information presented in other classes. You will meet researchers who were instrumental in the conception of experimental psychology, developmental psychology, statistics, cognitive psychology, learning and behavior, theories of personality, child and adolescent psychology, industrial psychology, biology, and more.

This course is designed to make earning your grade as clear as possible with reasonable objectives and expectations for a 3000 level course. As you will see, practical applications of concepts you will learn are included in the design.

This Psychology course conforms to the 15 week Psychology Fall schedule. Students must complete all requirements by December 14, 2007. No exceptions.

Once you access your course, please read your syllabus. It will give you an overview of the course, its completion dates, and the requirements. Please read the syllabus carefully and plan accordingly. Your instructor or teaching assistant will be sending you a follow-up email early in the semester.

We hope this will be a useful and informative course for you. If you have any questions about the course, please contact your instructor by email at ckivi@d.umn.edu.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Although this course is an individualized instruction course and self-paced to the extent that there are no class meetings, due to feedback received from previous students, some structure has been added to help guarantee timely completion of all course requirements.

The course information will be available on the psychology department main web site at the following URL: http://www.d.umn.edu/psy/online_courses. Your course will be posted and accessible to you as of September 4, 2007. To gain access to your course information, you will need to use the same username and password that you used for your UMD e-mail account.

ASSIGNMENTS
In each unit you are required to participate in discussions or answer the assignment question based upon the reading assignments. These assignments are to be sent using the WebCt Vista drop box.

EXAMS
You are required to take online exams which are timed.

WebCT Information:

Please read through this document carefully as it will explain how to use WebCT and different ways to access your online course:

  • If you have not used the WebCT environment before please visit the “Student Orientation Course Site” http://webct.umn.edu/students/ prior to the beginning of this course.
  • It is very important that you test your login prior to the course start date. If you are having problems or if you need assistance, please email the WebCT Vista help desk at webct@umn.edu. Please note, you will not be able to access your course materials until September 4, 2007, but can test your login.
  • Please have your book or course materials before the course begins, contact the UMD bookstore to request the required materials 218-726-7286 or toll free 866-726-UMD1 or visit the book store web site at http://umdstores.com.

How do I access my online course(s)?

Log in:

  • Go to the University of Minnesota Duluth homepage http://www.d.umn.edu
  • On the left side of the page click on “My UMD” (see Quick Links)
  • Click on “Log into Portal”
  • Enter your x.500 login information
  • Click on the “My Toolkit” tab
  • Scroll down to find your course(s) or click on the WebCT Vista link.
  • Remember to Log Out when you are finished using WebCT.

You can also access your online course by following this route:

  • Go to the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Psychology homepage: http://www.d.umn.edu/psy
  • On the left of the page click on “Online Courses”
  • In the middle of the page click on “MyU Portal”
  • In the upper left of page click on “Click here to sign-in”
  • Enter your x.500 login information (same username and password you use for UMD email)
  • Click on the “My Toolkit” tab
  • Scroll down to find your course(s) or click on the WebCT Vista link.
  • Remember to Log Out when you are finished using WebCT.

Note: There is a wealth of information located within the psychology online course web page, so please bookmark this site: http://www.d.umn.edu/psy/online_courses/index.html

I do not know my University Internet ID and password

  • Please note: you must initiate your internet id account before logging into your online course. https://www.umn.edu/initiate
  • If you have initiated your account and forgotten your password, you will need to have your password reset. During business hours contact the Help Desk (218-726-8847) or if you are on campus, please visit the Campus Center Info Desk).

Important browser set up information

  • Please check to make sure that your browser is set to work with correctly with your online learning environment. http://webct.umn.edu/browser/config-vista.shtml
  • You will need to have your pop-up windows enabled and java configured. Review the above link.

Helpful WebCT Vista Student Resources:

DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT

To request disability accommodations, please contact:

Catherine Rackliffe
UMD Office of Equal Opportunity
269 DAdB
1049 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812-2496
Tel. 218-726-6827
FAX No. 218-726-7505
E -mail: cracklif@d.umn.edu

For more information on disability services and resources at UMD, please check out http://www.d.umn.edu/access/.