Instructor

Time

Developmental Psychology
305-01

Tuesdays and
Thursdays
12:30 PM- 1:45 PM

Course Overview

Brian Pugliese

Have you ever looked a child and wondered, What on earth is going through that kids head?
this class is for you. Together, we will explore the blossoming of life from before the point of
maximum cuteness (newborn), up until the point of minimum cuteness (Adolescence).
Scientifically, we are investigating the development of human life from the point of
conception, prenatal development, until adolescence, the transition into adulthood. Lets
examine just how far weve all come to get to this point in time.unless of course youre one
of those genius kids you see on T.Vin which case, lets explore child development.

Room
Teaching Learning
Center 122
Phone
Use Email please

Required Text
Email

Infants, Children, and Adolescents 7th Edition, Laura E. Berk

Bpugliese@uidaho.e
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ISBN: 978-0205718160

Office Location

Also Available as an eBook.

Student Health
Center 204

ISBN: 978-0205013838

Office Hours
Course Materials

Tuesdays and
Thursdays
2:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Also by
appointment

Some sort of word processing program, like Microsoft word.

The various tools you should have to be a successful college student, like a pencil.
Resources
Blackboard-I will put up various resources that may help you with class.

The Textbook. Believe it or not, if you open them there are words therewith you
knowinformation.

Me- Email me whenever you would like, I am here to help you and want you to succeed.
Google-You know, the internet supergiant I am convinced is Skynet in disguise.
Course Schedule

Week
Week 1
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Topic
Syllabus/ History, Theory, and Research Strategies

Reading
Ch. 1
Page 1

Week 2

Genetic and Environmental Foundations- Quiz 1 Due

Prenatal Development Quiz 2 Due

Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8

Birth and the Newborn Baby Quiz 3 Due

Ch. 2
Ch. 3
Ch. 4

Exam 1 -Chapters 2-4

Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Quiz 4 Due
Cognitive Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Quiz 5 Due
Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood Quiz 6 Due

Ch. 5
Ch. 6
Ch. 7

Week 9

Exam 2 Chapters 5-7

Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15

Physical Development in Early Childhood Quiz 7 Due

Ch. 8

Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Quiz 8 Due

Ch. 9

Emotional and Social Development in Early Childhood Quiz 9 Due

Ch. 10

Week 16

Exam week-Final Exam!!!

Exam 3 Chapters 8-10

Physical Development in Middle Childhood Quiz 10 Due

Ch. 11

Cognitive development in Middle Childhood Quiz 11 Due

Ch.12

Grading Policy
Grades will be based on the following criteria:
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Exams/Quizzes:75%

Research Paper:15%

Participation:10%

Quizzes will be posted on blackboard and will be due each Tuesday at 11:59 PM
Late Work will only be accepted if you have previously discussed it with me, otherwise you will lose 10 points a DAY.
Classroom Rules
All school communication must be done through the use of the Vandal Email system, this is for your protection and mine.
Please use cellphones outside of class, I understand that important stuff happensjust leave the room.
Eating and drinking will be contingent upon the classroom.
WARNING: Make up exams will only be given for excused absences and will be given outside of class at the
convenience of the instructor.
Please be tolerant of others views and opinions, we are seeking higher education to become more intelligent and diverse
individuals. This requires a certain level of understanding and open-mindedness to other peoples ideas.
Do not be rude. Lets make the class fun and productive for everyone.

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Additional Information
Academic Integrity
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Adhere to the highest academic standards of honesty and integrity.

No cheating, no plagiarism. Plagiarism the passing off someone else's work as your own, without citing the
source. This includes direct copying, rephrasing, and summarizing, as well as taking someone else's idea
and putting it in different words.

See the Academic Honesty Student Policy:

http://www.uidaho.edu/DOS/judicialaffairs/studentcodeofconduct/articleii

Disability Support Services

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Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have documented temporary or permanent
disabilities. All accommodations must be approved through Disability Support Services located in the
Idaho Commons Building (Room 306) in order to notify me as soon as possible regarding
accommodation(s) needed for the course.

(208) 885-6307; email: dss@uidaho.edu

Website at www.uidaho.edu/dss

Please see the University of Idahos Academic Calendar for important dates related to the University
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https://www.uidaho.edu/events/academic-calender

Research Paper

DUE DECEMBER 1ST

Find a peer reviewed article pertaining to the subject of Lifespan Development.

Read the article.
Summarize the article in your own words.
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Write a brief summary (1-2 Pages) about

The purpose of the research (hypothesis)

The theoretical foundations used for the article

Independent and dependent variables.

The participants used (where, how many, and of what social group/gender)

How the data was collected

What kind of research design was used

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Ie: Correlation or experiment, longitudinal or cross-sectional

What the results were

Analyze the article. (2-3 Pages)

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The analysis should include:

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Your opinion on the article based on what you have learned.

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Either from class, your textbook, or general knowledge you have picked up.

Include some references to your textbook

A critique of the article.

How you feel the authors could have made the study better.
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Identify what, if anything, is wrong with the how the research was performed or
reported.

Future research you think would be interesting to do based on what you learned from this article.

Use at least 2 outside source for your analysis: use the internet, a book, research article, or some
other source that isnt derived from your opinion.

A Works Cited Page- Cite all outside sources used.

Format
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Font: Size 12, Times New Roman

Spacing: Double Spaced

Margins: 1 Inch Margins on all sides

Length: 3-5 Pages

Style: APA style writing

BE ADVISED:
I Reserve the right to modify and or add to any and all of the information presented on this syllabus based upon the needs
and progress of the class.

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