Department of Psychology – Online Course Description

Psy 3381: Adult Development and Aging

WEB-BASED INI COURSE Section 200, 3 Credit Hours

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK

Bee, H.L. & Bjorklund, B.R. (2004). The Journey of adulthood (5 th edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. (ISBN: 0130970417)

WHAT MATERIALS WILL I NEED FOR THIS COURSE?

You will need the textbook and computer with access to the Internet. Make sure that you have the correct textbook for Section 200 of Psy 3381

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

You will read the material and then take the online exams which are timed. You will also write a final paper based on an interview with an individual 65 years or older. In each unit you are also required to complete an assignment and submit using the WebCT assignment dropbox.

Please note: If you have problems with time management in general or believe you need the traditional structure of a classroom, an INI course may not be your best choice.

Extra credit

You can participate in a psychology experiment or write a summary of a research article for extra credit.