2009-2010 AP PSYCHOLOGY COURSE SYLLABUS
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Week of:
Aug 10 Ch 1: Evolution of Psychology
Aug 24 Ch 2: Research Enterprise in Psychology
Sep 8 Ch 3: Biological Bases of Behavior
Sep 21 Ch 4: Sensation and Perception
Oct 5 Ch 5: Variations in Consciousness
Oct 20 Ch 6: Learning
Nov 2 Ch 7: Human Memory
Nov 16 Ch 8: Language and Thought
Dec 7 Review / Mid-Term
Jan 13 Ch 9: Intelligence and Psychological Testing
Jan 25 Ch 10: Motivation and Emotion
Feb 8 Ch 11: Human Development Across the Life Span
Feb 22 Ch 12: Personality: Theory, Research, and Assessment
Mar 8 Ch 13: Stress, Coping, and Health
Apr 5 Ch 14/15: Psychological Disorders and Treatment
Apr 19 Ch 16: Social Behavior
May 3 Review / Final
May 10 AP TESTING WEEK
May 17 Begin Preparations for Cultural Simulation
May 31 Cultural Simulations Begin
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OFFICE HOURS:
Periods 2 & 4 Prep
Lunch by appointment
After school by appointment
Wednesday Tutorials (8:15am – 8:55am)
Room 1625
SUPPLIES:
Wayne Weiten’s Psychology: Themes and Variations (Sixth Edition)
Spiral Notebook (200 pg minimum) for Class Notes, Lecture Notes & Readings
3–Ring Binder for Study Guides and Additional Handouts
5 Different Colored Highlighters/Markers/Colored Pencils (your choice)
GRADE PERCENTAGE BREAKDOWNS:
Tests.............................50%
Classwork/Notebook.....25%
Homework.....................10%
Midterm/Final................15%
LATE WORK:
Three Homework/Restroom passes issued.
If not used, worth 5 points (in the Homework Category) each at the end of the term.
ABSENCES/LOCKOUT:
Over 5 absences in one quarter constitutes a failing grade.
Lockout will be strictly enforced.
AP EXAM INFO
Date: May 2010
Cost: $86
AP Web Page: http://www.collegeboard.org/ap/students
*Note: It is assumed that ALL students will attempt the AP Exam
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