Motivation
(2001.315.001
& 002)
Syllabus
Tues., & Thurs. Section 001: 9:30 –
10:45A.M.(LA3103)
Section 002:
2:00 – 3:15P.M. (LA3103)
Dr. H. L. Petri
Office: LA2144
Phone: 410-704-3064
e-mail: hpetri@towson.edu
webpage: http://pages.towson.edu/petri
Office Hours: Tue.: 1:10 – 2:00P.M.
Wed.: 11:00 - Noon
Thur.: 1:10 – 2:00P.M.
Text: Petri, H. L. & Govern, J. M.(2004). Motivation:
Theory,
Research,
and Applications, (5th. Edition).
CA.:Wadsworth.
Chapter
1 - Jan. 25- 29
Chapter
2 - Feb. 1 -
5
Chapter
3 - Feb. 8 - 12
Chapter
3 - Feb. 15 - 19
Chapter
4 - Feb. 22 - 26
Chapter
4 - Mar. 1 -
5
Chapter
5 - Mar. 8 - 12
Chapter
5 - Mar. 22 - 26
Chapter
6 - Mar. 29 - Apr. 2
Chapter
7 - Apr. 5 - 9
Chapter
10 - Apr. 12 - 16
Chapter
9 - Apr. 20 - 24
Chapter
12 - Apr. 26 - 30
Open - May 3 -
7
Open - May 10 - 11
Tests:
Tests will consist of multiple choice
questions. There will be four tests
covering material from both the lecture and the book. Anyone taking this course
for graduate credit will also do a term paper on a motivational topic of his or
her choice. The term paper will be worth
the equivalent of one test.
Approximate
Test Dates:
Test 1 - Chapters 1,
2, 3 – Feb 25th
Test 2 - Chapters 4 & 5
- Mar 25th
Test 3 - Chapters 6, 7 & 10
- Apr. 22nd
Test 4 – Chapters 9 & 12 – Final
Exam Period:
Grading:
Grades will be based on the
total number of points accumulated across all four tests and in general will
correspond to the following scale:
93 - 100% = A
90 - 92% = A-
87 - 89% = B+
83 - 86% = B
80 - 82% = B-
77 - 79% = C+
70 - 76% = C
60 - 69% = D
less than 60% = F
Tests are to be taken on the day scheduled. Make-up exams will only be given with a
doctor’s excuse (which must include the doctor’s telephone number so that the
absence can be verified). Final grades
are based on the performance on the four tests.
Extra credit projects will not
be given to raise low grades, however each person may gain 5 points toward
his/her final grade by participating in a departmentally sanctioned experiment. Incompletes will only be given for medical
disabilities occurring during the semester, which prevent completion of the
course during that semester.
Cheating:
Cheating will not be tolerated. The first instance
of cheating will result in an F on that exam. Any further instances of cheating will result
in failure of the course and possible suspension from the University.
Attendance:
Attendance will be taken on a daily basis; regular
attendance is expected and necessary for good performance. Excessive absences
(more than 3 unexcused absences) may lead to a point reduction of 10 points of
the score determining the final grade.
Course
Objectives:
Goal
1:The major
objective of this course is to introduce you to the theoretical
approaches used to analyze motivation and to survey research relevant
to the various theories. In addition: Goal
2: Critical Thinking Skills in Psychology Students will respect and use critical and
creative thinking, skeptical inquiry, and when possible, the scientific
approach to solve problems related to behavior and mental processes. Goal 3:
Values in Psychology Students
will be able to weigh evidence, tolerate ambiguity, act ethically, and reflect
other values that are the underpinnings of psychology as a discipline. This
course is not designed to teach you how to motivate yourself or others.
Repeating
this course:
University policy states that a student may not
repeat a course more than once without specific prior permission from the
Academic Standards Committee. If you
have taken this course twice before and have not received written permission
from the Academic Standards Committee to take the course a third time, you
should not be registered in this course - please consult the Registrar’s office
about the procedure for petitioning the Academic Standards Committee.
Please silence cell phones before entering
class.
Note: The instructor reserves the right to
make changes in the course syllabus as necessary.