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Home My WebLink AboutPSY-104 1 Bergen Community College Division of Business and Social Sciences Department of Social Sciences: Psychology Course Syllabus PSY104: Psychology of Human Relations Semester and year: Section Number: Meeting Times: Locations: Instructor: Office Location: Phone: Departmental Secretary: Office Hours: Email Address: Course Description: Psychology of Human Relations is designed to promote increased self-awareness and self-concept. Psychology of human relations, communications, group behavior, adjustment, and well-being are studied and discussed. Total credits: 3 Pre-requisites: None Co-requisites: None 2 Student Learning Outcomes: As a result of meeting the requirements in this course, students will be able to: Student Learning Outcome: Means of Assessment: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of major theories and research findings in the field of Psychology of Human Relations. Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 2. Evaluate evidence for the validity, both internal and external, of empirical claims in psychology research. Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 3. Application of Psychology theory to situations of daily life. Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 4. Gain a better understanding of yourself and others in the world Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 5. Respect and use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and, when possible, the scientific approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes. Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 3 Course Content: Psychology of human relations will include the following topics: 1. Introduction 2. Positive Emotional States and Processes 3. Positive Cognitive States and Processes 4. Prosocial Behavior 5. Understanding and Changing Human Behavior Course Texts and/or Other Study Materials: Departmental approved text: Lopez, S. J., Pedrotti, J. T., Snyder, C. R. (2018). Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths 4th edition. Sage Publications Inc. Research, Writing, and/or Examination Requirement(s): List/describe/comment on course research/writing/presentation/examination requirements. State departmental policies on research, writing, presentation, and/or examination assignments [optional]. Include policy statements on student group work (if relevant). Grading Policy: Grading Scale ● A = 90-100 ● B+ = 85-89 ● B = 80-84 ● C+ = 75-79 ● C = 70-74 4 ● D = 60-69 ● F = 59 and below Describe/comment on the grading policy for the course (standards of evaluation; methods of evaluation; weights given to various requirements such as examinations, quizzes, projects, papers, oral presentations, class participation; faculty feedback to students on written work; etc.). Include a statement on the role and weight of class participation in the course grading policy. Include a policy statement on late work, make-up examinations, etc Attendance Policy: As you formulate, take note: BCC Attendance Policy: All students are expected to attend every scheduled meeting of each course in which they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by the instructor for each section of each course. These will be established in writing on the individual course outline. Attendance will be kept by the instructor for administrative and counseling purposes. Append a statement on the departmental/discipline attendance policy (if any). Append a statement on the attendance policy for the course. 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A comprehensive array of student support services including advising, tutoring, academic coaching, and more are available online at https://bergen.edu/currentstudents/. Sidney Silverman Library Online Resources: Guides BY SUBJECT - LibGuides at Bergen Community College 6 General Search and Databases: Library | Bergen Community College Include a Course Outline and Calendar: Date: Topic/Activity: Learning Outcomes: Assignments/Events: Week 1 Introduction 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 2 Introduction 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 3 Positive Emotional States and Processes 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 4 Positive Emotional States and Processes 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or 7 online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 5 Positive Emotional States and Processes 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 6 Positive Emotional States and Processes 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 7 Positive Cognitive States and Processes 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 8 Positive Cognitive States and Processes 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 8 Week 9 Positive Cognitive States and Processes 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 10 Prosocial Behavior 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 11 Prosocial Behavior 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 12 Prosocial Behavior 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 13 Understanding and Changing Human Behavior 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. 9 Week 14 Understanding and Changing Human Behavior 1-5 Objective tests, essay questions, oral presentations, in-class or online discussions, writing assignments or other activities selected by the instructor. Week 15 Instructor’s discretion Note to Students: This Course Outline and Calendar is tentative and subject to change, depending upon the progress of the class.