Subject, Course# Title	PSY 1011 General Psychology
Course CRN	10030 [10039]
Number of Credits	3 Credits
Semester and Year	Fall 2026
Prerequisites	PSY 1011 requires placement into ENG 1010
Course Days & Times	Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM [12:30 PM - 1:45 PM]
Learning Modality	TRAD
Course Delivery	Classroom
Campus Location	Gateway
Class Location	N300
Academic Calendar	Bookmark this page for important semester academic engagement deadlines: https://ctstate.edu/academic-calendar
Course Website	https://psy1011.com (Wiki+: https://study.psy1011.com) Student code to access homework and clicker questions is in Blackboard under "Gradebook"

Instructor Information

Name	CT State e-mail
Adrian Frazier MSc	adrian.frazier@ctstate.edu
Office phone	Campus office Location
None	S123 (next to Social Sciences office)
Office Hours
By appointment

Important Dates

Course Description

This course will explore and review the field of psychology. Topics will include history of psychology, research methods, the biological basis of mind and behaviour, motivation and emotion, learning, memory, health and stress, and life span development. The course is appropriate for those who are considering a career in psychology or have an interest in developing a better understanding of the basis of human behaviour.

Required Textbook/Materials

Textbook is "Psychology: A Concise Introduction" Fourth Edition (2014). I will provide the chapters as PDFs, which you can download from Blackboard. If you want a hard copy, you can find it used for pretty cheap on Amazon (https://a.co/d/6eBdHSB).

All other materials will be provided through the course website (https://psy1011.com) or handed out in class.

Instructional Methodology & Course Delivery

All instruction is in-class (on-ground), with course materials available on Blackboard and assignments to be completed outside of class-time

Evaluation & Grading

Grades will be based on participation in classroom activities, quizzes, exams, and homework assignments.

To compute numerical credit point averages, grades are evaluated as follows for each semester hour of credit. Grades on exams, papers, and quizzes, will be based on this grading system.

Grading Standards and Equivalency Table

Final grades and academic standing can be obtained from https://my.ctstate.edu/. Grades listed in a courses' electronic gradebook (such as Blackboard Learn) are not necessarily the final, weighted grade assigned in the course.

Absences and Attendance Guidelines

• The Faculty expect that each student will exercise personal responsibility regarding class attendance.
• All students are expected to attend every class session of each course for which they are registered.
• Students are responsible for all that transpires in class whether or not they are in attendance, even if absences are the result of late registration or add/drop activity at the beginning of a term as permitted by college policy.
• The Faculty defines excessive absence or lateness as more than the equivalent of one week of class meetings during the semester. Distance Learning courses will use criteria established by the Instructor.
• When presence counts towards a class participation grade, excessive absence or lateness may, at the discretion of the instructor, lower a student's course grade.
• Instructors will maintain class participation records.

If extenuating circumstances arise at any point during the semester, please contact me as soon as possible. We will discuss what action to take concerning your work.

Remember that you are responsible for what goes on in a class you have missed, and you should find out what went on in your absence. To that end, you may want to write down several of your peers' phone numbers and e-mail addresses.

Course Evaluations

All students will be asked to evaluate all their courses using the Evaluate My Course link, which appears in their https://my.ctstate.edu/ page toward the end of each semester. These evaluations are very important and give students the opportunity to provide anonymous feedback regarding their educational experience. Only after grades are finalized and released to students do faculty have access to view the anonymous feedback provided by their students.

Academic Integrity

Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism and all forms of cheating. Students are expected to do their own work on assignments, laboratory exercises, quizzes, examinations, and any other academic work. Please see the CSCU Student Code of Conduct and the "Course Syllabus: Resources, Policies and Procedures" section of this document or posted in the course Blackboard shell for more information.

Faculty can assign a grade of "F" to any student found guilty of academic misconduct. Such an "F" cannot be overridden by a student-initiated "W" (withdrawal from the specific class or withdrawal from all classes). If a student is found to have multiple infractions, a stronger penalty may be observed. Academic dishonesty can also result in other disciplinary sanctions as defined in the CSCU Student Code of Conduct.

CSCU Student Code of Conduct can be found here:

https://www.ct.edu/policies/interim-student-academic-misconduct-policy

Withdrawal Deadlines

Withdrawal dates, along with Refund Deadlines for the various course schedules can be found on the College's website at:

https://my.ctstate.edu/academic-calendar.

Withdrawal Policy

Withdrawing from a course can affect students' academic progress as well as their financial aid. If a student is considering withdrawing, they should first talk to their instructors about their current progress and explore alternatives. If students are on financial aid, talk to that office to understand any consequences. If students decide to withdraw, they must submit a written withdrawal request to the Office of the Registrar by the appropriate deadline. Withdrawals can be made in person, by mail, or online through your student account at

https://my.ctstate.edu/.

The information below is posted on this course's Blackboard shell and is also included here for reference.

Academic Engagement Policy

CT State students are expected to actively engage in learning. Current CSCU policy requires that students who do NOT begin participation in each class by a certain date be dropped from the class(es) in which there is no evidence of active participation. Logging into Blackboard alone does not prove course engagement. Changes in enrollment may impact financial aid eligibility. For more information see this link: 1.19 Policy on Grades, Notations, and Academic Engagement.pdf (ct.edu).

Academic Misconduct

Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism and all forms of cheating. Students are expected to conduct and complete their own work on assignments, laboratory exercises, quizzes, examinations, and any other academic related work.

Plagiarism is defined as the submission of work by a student for academic credit as one's own work of authorship which contains work of another author (whether purchased, borrowed, or otherwise obtained, from any source, including the Internet) without appropriate attribution, either intentionally or unintentionally.

Cheating includes, but is not limited to: (i) use of any unauthorized assistance in taking quizzes, tests or examinations; (ii) use of sources beyond those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports, solving problems or carrying out other assignments; (iii) the acquisition, without permission, of tests or other academic material belonging to a member of the College faculty or staff or any other individual or entity; (iv) falsifying laboratory results or other data; (v) submitting, if contrary to the rules of a course, work previously presented in another course; (vi) knowingly and intentionally assisting another student in any of the above, including assistance in an arrangement whereby any work, classroom performance, examination, or other activity is submitted or performed by a person other than the student under whose name the work is submitted or performed; and (vii) engaging in any other behavior specifically prohibited by a faculty member in the course syllabus.

Unauthorized recording or transmissions includes, but is not limited to, the use of any electronic media or device for the transmission and/or recording of class material, unless authorized by the instructor.

CSCU - Student Code of Conduct.

Blackboard

This course makes extensive/moderate/limited use of Blackboard, the digital teaching and learning platform for Connecticut State Community College. A copy of this syllabus, class handouts, and assignments will be posted on Blackboard. Students will need access to the Internet; please feel free to use our open computer labs and our libraries.

While mobile devices provide convenient access to check in and read information about courses, students should not try to take tests, quizzes, complete assignments, or submit substantive discussion posts in that way because Blackboard is not fully supported on mobile devices at this time. If students have any problem using Blackboard or Blackboard Mobile, they should contact: https://ctstate.edu/it-support.

Class Cancellations

If a class is cancelled or delayed because of weather or other unforeseen events, instructors may plan for a qualified substitute instructor or plan make-up assignments for any class time missed. Faculty can plan for make-up assignments through a variety of ways including, but not limited to, online/additional class assignments. Cancellation or delay of classes due to inclement weather is made only by the Campus President where the course is held. To learn about these cancellations or delays promptly, please sign-up for MyCTState Alerts for immediate notifications. For directions to sign up: MyCTState Alert Signup. Announcements will also be made on the campus websites and on local TV as appropriate.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. For a full version of the policy go to: CSCU Nondiscrimination and Title IX Policy.

The following person has been designated to respond to inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and procedures: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, and can be reached via email at: CTState-CivilRights@ct.edu.

Inquiries related to Title IX and other forms of discrimination can be sent to: CTState-TitleIX@ct.edu. Formal complaints can be filed at: Equity and Civil Rights, ECR Incident Report.

Connecticut State Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Students

The fundamental responsibility of a public education institution is to foster learning, innovation, and strong communities to any student willing to put in the work to learn and achieve. CT State admits students based on a holistic approach and our campuses are open access. CT State does not collect or retain information on undocumented students' immigration status and does not maintain a list of undocumented students.

Disability and Accessibility Services

Students who require an accommodation, based on a documented disability (short-term, temporary, recurring, and/or permanent), are encouraged to contact the Office for Disability and Accessibility Services (ODAS) on their campus at the beginning of each semester. Students needing accommodations may begin the accommodation request process at any time by following instructions outlined at this link: https://www.ctstate.edu/ODAS. After completing the intake process (which includes, but is not limited to, providing documentation of disability and engaging in an intake appointment), accommodation letters will be disseminated to the instructor(s) at the student's request. Students are encouraged to speak directly with their instructor(s) to discuss approved accommodations and how each will be provided in their respective courses. Accommodations are never retroactive. Students are encouraged to engage in the accommodation request and intake processes and to communicate their accommodations to instructors as soon as possible. Instructors, in conjunction with appropriate college personnel, will provide approved accommodations to students upon receipt of the accommodation letter. Accommodation letters are student initiated each semester through a semester request.

For Science Lab Classes: Due to the nature of science lab class, any student with a disability who has and plans to bring their service animal to the lab needs to coordinate with the instructor and Office for Disability and Accessibility Services (ODAS) as early as possible to ensure the safety of the service dog. Students are strongly encouraged to connect with ODAS once registered for the class, and no later than before the term begins, to ensure all necessary precautions are taken prior to the first day of the lab. CT State Service Animals Guidelines.

Incomplete

An "I" is a temporary grade assigned by a faculty member when coursework is missing, and the student agrees to complete the requirements.

A student may request an Incomplete from a faculty member; that faculty member is not required to agree to the request. Faculty members should assign an Incomplete when there are extenuating circumstances, such as illness, that prevent a student from completing the assigned work on time. Further consideration should be given to determine if the student has attended for at least 60% of the duration of the course, and - in the judgment of the faculty member - the student can complete the remaining work no later than the tenth week of the next standard semester.

Any faculty member who assigns an Incomplete shall document such an activity, and inform the student, the campus dean of faculty, the Campus Supervisor of Enrollment Services, and other appropriate parties, as needed, using a common form initiated by the student in myCTState.

Supporting documentation, agreed upon by both the faculty and student, must include:

• a brief description of the requirements to be completed;
• the date by which the coursework must be submitted to the faculty member;
• a statement that the Incomplete will change to a specific letter grade if the work is not completed by the tenth week of the next standard semester.

If a student submits the required work on time, the faculty member shall calculate a grade to replace the Incomplete and submit it to the One Stop Enrollment Center no later than the 10th week of the following semester. If a student fails to complete the required work or fails to submit the work by the specified time, or if the faculty member fails to submit a replacement grade, the Incomplete on the student's transcript will convert to the letter grade specified on the original paperwork.

Students with Incompletes are temporarily ineligible for semester or graduation honors. Upon conversion of the Incomplete to a letter grade, students may retroactively receive semester or graduation honors, and such recognition shall appear on the transcript, provided the student has earned the required GPA.

Library Resources

The CT State Community College Library supports students, faculty, staff, and the community by providing robust and diverse collections and services; innovative and inclusive campus spaces; and environments that support equity, inspire lifelong learning, and contribute to professional, academic, and personal growth. For more information see: https://ctstate.edu/library.

Mental Health Resources

Navigating college responsibilities while balancing the demands of life can be a challenge. Many college students often find themselves feeling overwhelmed and struggling to cope. These stressors can interfere with your ability to be academically successful. A licensed Wellness Counselor will help you identify your current stressors, assist you in developing healthy coping skills, and connect you to additional resources. For more information see: https://ctstate.edu/wellness.

Recorded Class Sessions

If anyone is recording a class, lab, or other course activity, all faculty must announce to their students prior to the start of a given course session that the session will be recorded. To comply with FERPA, the disclosure of any personal identifiable information (PII) from student education records during a recorded class, lab, or other course activity is prohibited.

Class sessions may be recorded and uploaded to Blackboard and shall be used for the purpose of completing course assignments only. Unless prior permission is obtained or reasonable accommodation granted, students are not permitted to record classes. Students participating in the virtual classroom should refrain from sharing personally identifiable information from education records. Additionally, U.S. Copyright Law, Connecticut State law, or relevant collective bargaining agreements protect the intellectual property of the faculty member, CSCU, which may include, but is not limited to lectures, demonstrations, or performances. Any redistribution of recordings without the faculty member's or the institution's prior approval constitutes academic misconduct and may result in disciplinary sanctions. CSCU reserves the right to delete the class recordings pursuant to CT State law retention requirements after the period of instruction is over.

Smoke-Free Campus Policy

Section 19a-342 of the General Statues of Connecticut prohibits smoking in any building or portion of a building owned or leased by the state. Smoking is also prohibited in any vehicles owned or leased by the state or any political subdivision thereof (this policy does not apply to personal vehicles). Smoking shall also be prohibited in all outdoor areas of campus property, including but not limited to parking lots, paths, fields, and sports/recreational areas.

Student Consent to Class Session Recording

If you plan on recording class, lab, or other course activities, a one question quiz (YES or NO) provided through Blackboard will be given to each student to provide consent for their likeness to be recorded. (Please see consent statement below.)

Student Consent Statement to be given to Students through Blackboard

I hereby authorize the faculty and staff at CT State Community College, and those acting pursuant to its authority to: (a) Record my likeness and voice on a video, audio, photographic, digital, electronic or any other medium. (b) Use my name in connection with these recordings. (c) Use, reproduce, exhibit, or distribute solely in the college's Learning Management System (Blackboard). I release the College and those acting pursuant to its authority from liability for any violation of any personal or proprietary right I may have in connection with such use. I understand that all such recordings, in Blackboard, shall remain the property of the CT State Community College.

Students will be asked to authorize faculty and staff at CT State to record their likeness and voice on video, audio, photographic, digital, electronic, or any other medium during a class, lab, or other course activity session.

Student and Faculty Communication and Processes

Good communication between students and their instructors can make a big difference in academic experiences. If a student has a question or problem with the course or an assignment, they should always try to talk to their instructor first. Please reach out to your instructor to arrange a time to meet to discuss any issues, questions, or problems you may be facing as soon as possible.

It is the college's policy to provide a mechanism and process whereby a student may formally appeal faculty decisions. When a student uses the appeals procedure, all parties should endeavor to resolve the dispute amicably at the earliest possible stage.

An academic appeal is an allegation by a student that an employee of the college has violated federal or state laws and regulations, college or department policies, accreditation standards, or the policies stated in the course syllabus related to an assigned grade, notation, or other academic decision. A student may seek campus-level review of the assignment of a grade, notation, or other decision affecting academic status in accordance with the procedure outlined in the college catalog.

The campus-level appeal will take place at the campus where the grade, notation, or course being appealed took place. The student shall be afforded the right to present a statement of appeal and relevant information in support of it. The faculty member shall also be afforded the right to present a statement of relevant information regarding the appeal. It is the student's responsibility to show that the decision in question is arbitrary, i.e., without a reasonable basis, or was made for improper reasons in violation of this policy. The student is entitled to a written response upon completion of the appeal procedure outlined in the college catalog.

The procedural time frames provided may be modified by the Campus President for good cause shown. The decision of the Campus President or designee shall be final.

The procedure for students can be found here: Appeal Procedure

Student Handbook

Please see the Student Handbook for more information on these and other policies and procedures such as all Code of Conduct violations, smoking policy, and more.

Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that protects all students attending or accessing services at an educational institution that receives federal funding. It allows all students to attend school in an environment free of harassment, gender-based violence and discrimination. Violations of your rights under Title IX would be sexual assault, sexual harassment, sex discrimination or gender discrimination. Concerns can be filed at: Equity and Civil Rights, ECR Incident Report. For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 860-612-7075, CTState-TitleIX@ct.edu.

Tutoring Resources

All campuses offer tutoring centers which are a welcoming environment for all students. We are here for you. The centers support you in completing assignments and allowing you to advance in academic programs. We offer in-person and on-line tutoring. For detailed information and campus links for tutoring services, please see the Tutoring/Academic Success Centers section in the Student Handbook.

Veterans

If you are a veteran and you believe your military experience or commitments may affect your attendance or participation in this course, please speak with me outside of class to discuss ways to accommodate your needs. For detailed information and campus links for Veteran's services, please see the appropriate section in the Student Handbook.

For a list of the campus Guided Pathways offices and additional information on financial aid, please see the Academic Advising and Financial Aid sections in the Student Handbook.