Class information
PSY201A Intro to Psychology - Part 1
- CRN: 30851
- Credits: 4
- Locations, days, times, and instructors:
- Online, Available 24/7
From June 24 through August 31, 2024, JP Piatkowska
- Online, Available 24/7
Details about this class
- The required Textbook is Introduction to Psychology by Lumen Waymaker Learning. This material will be provided directly on the D2L course website. When registering for the class, you will be charged $ 45.75, so no additional payments will be required. Lumen Waymaker Learning's user-friendly learning tools improve success for at-risk students with personalized study plans, automated study tips and nudges, and early alerts to identify and help struggling students. Moreover, many built-in features help students complete the sections with a deeper understanding of the material and its application to everyday situations.
- Remember that you will be expected to complete the VoiceThread Introduction (detailed instructions will be provided) by Friday of the first week of the term to keep your seat in the class. You will also receive an email from me, containing important information, before class begins.
Technology
- The course will be conducted exclusively online, which means you need to visit D2L at least 3 times per week to complete the required work.
I also allow all students to schedule short individual meetings via Calendly throughout the term (details are provided on the course website).
- In order to be successful in this course you will need reliable Internet, a computer, and a backup plan, in case of technical issues.
No show policy
Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.
Online & Remote Teaching Technical Requirements
Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.
Students with disabilities
Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.
Online Prerequisite | Start Guide for Online Learning
Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide for online learning. The start guide will help you decide if online classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be eligible to register for online classes.
The Start Guide is not required for Remote classes but strongly recommended.