Psyc 105 Syllabus Fall 2023 93151 Online

Skyline College
Psychology Department
PSYC 105: Experimental Psychology
Fall 2023
Course and Contact Information
Instructor: Dr. Shaun Perisho
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Bldg. 12 Rm. 140C
MWF: 10:30am-11:30am
Tuesday: 3pm-4pm
Class Page: https://smccd.instructure.com/courses/53338
Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and PSYC 171 or MATH 200 or BUS. 123 or equivalent.
Required Texts/Readings/Materials
Cuttler, C., Jhangiani, R. S. & Leighton, D. C. (2019). Research Methods in Psychology (4th Ed.). Kwantlen
Polytechnic University. This is an open access textbook available for free. You can download it by clicking
here.
Course Description
Application of scientific methods to psychological research. Fundamentals of experimental design, descriptive
and inferential statistics, scientific report writing. Exploration of psychology as a major study and as a
profession.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, a student will meet the following outcomes:
 Describe, compare, and contrast different types of Psychological research designs including (but not
limited to) psychobiology, cognitive neuroscience, and social psychology.
 Design a psychology experiment and discuss its methodological limitations and ethical impact.
 Understand the history and principles of ethics in research.
 Evaluate the validity and reliability of various types of measurements of the human brain, behavior, and
physiological responses.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
Think Critically:
 Analyze the different ways that a researcher can design a study. For example, the different research
designs required for psychobiology versus social psychology.
 Evaluate articles critically and apply the skills in a wide range of topics. For example, evaluate the
validity of biological data, identify biased social commentary, and identify instances of persuasion
techniques without supporting data.
 Investigate how a researcher establishes a cause and effect relationship between two variables.
 Demonstrate an understanding of descriptive and inferential statistics and their application in research.
Be able to identify instances where statistics and data are used misleadingly in popular media.
 Understand the historical and social context that have shaped modern research ethics. Be familiar with
the institutions responsible for overseeing research ethics.
 Apply critical thinking skills from this class to daily life and media consumption. How do confirmation
bias, misleading statistics, and biased questions manifest in the media.
 Be able to use techniques covered in class (literature reviews, critical analysis of research, etc.) to
investigate questions impacting daily life (e.g., health, economic, and political decisions).
Meet Measurable Performance Expectations:
 Analyze the factors that affect the validity and reliability of a measurement.
 Identify and appraise the areas in which research psychology has been applied in real world situations.
 Discern different types of research designs.
 Calculate measures of central tendency.
 Illustrate the steps of hypothesis testing.
Midterms and Final Exams (50% of Final Grade)

Exams will be administered in Canvas. We will have three midterm exams during the quarter followed by one
cumulative final during finals week. Your final grade in the course will consist of your three highest scores out
of the four exams. For this reason, no makeup exams will be given. If you miss a midterm it will count as your
“dropped” grade.
Assignments (50% of Final Grade)
I will periodically post assignments on our Canvas page. These postings will include instructions on how to
complete the assignment, how to submit the assignment, and how to access any relevant resources that may be
helpful.
Cheating and Late Policy
Cheating on any exam or assignment will result in a zero for that assignment/exam. Repeated cases of cheating
(or particularly severe instances) may result in more severe penalties, including a zero in the overall course.
Late assignments will receive a penalty of 10% per day past the original due date. This means that assignments
submitted more than ten days late will receive an automatic zero.
Grading
Range Letter Grade

93-100 A
90-92.99 A-
87-89.99 B+
83-86.99 B
80-82.99 B-
77-79.99 C+
73-76.99 C
70-72.99 C-
67-69.99 D+
63-66.99 D
60-62.99 D-
0-59.99 F
Classroom Protocols
Because this class is online, it will be incredibly important to check your email as frequently as possible. That
will be the method of communication I use to keep you posted on changes to the course, upcoming deadlines,
and other important information.
You will need a source of reliable internet access to complete our timed exams. If you do not have reliable
internet access, be sure to let me know as soon as possible and I can help put you in touch with resources
that may help.
Counseling Services:
College can be a particularly challenging and stressful period. If you feel the need to talk to someone at any
time please contact Counseling Services at (650) 758-4270 between 9AM and 6PM, Monday through Thursday.
You can also visit the Skyline Counseling website for additional information. I’m here to help you thrive both
inside and outside the classroom. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you’d like any help navigating this
process or other resources available in our community.
Other Resources:
You have access to academic, medical, financial, technical and other forms of help remotely through the Virtual
Campus website. It’s extremely intuitive and easy to use so I’d strongly recommend taking a minute to browse
the options it can offer to make your semester easier, healthier, and more successful.
Course Schedule
Week Date Topics, Readings, Assignments, Deadlines Exams

1 8/16-8/18 Ch. 1: The Science of Psychology
2 8/21-8/25 Ch. 2: The Scientific Method
3 8/28-9/1 Ch. 2: The Scientific Method
4 9/4-9/8 Science vs Pseudoscience
5 9/11-9/15 Science vs Pseudoscience
6 9/18-9/22 Ch. 3: Research Ethics
7 9/25-9/29 Evaluating Sources of Information Exam 1 (9/27)

8 10/2-10/6 Evaluating Sources of Information
9 10/9-10/13 Ch. 4: Psychological Measurement

10 10/16-10/20 Ch. 4: Psychological Measurement
11 10/23-10/27 Ch. 5: Psychological Research
12 10/30-11/3 Ch. 7: Survey Research
13 11/6-11/10 Ch. 6: Non-Experimental Research

14 11/13-11/17 Ch. 8: Quasi-Experimental Research Exam 2 (11/17)
15 11/20-11/24 Ch. 9: Factorial Design
16 11/27-12/1 Ch. 10: Single-Subject Research
17 12/4-12/8 Ch. 12: Descriptive Statistics Exam 3 (12/8)
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Final Exam due at the end of finals week (December 15 by 11:59PM)
Degree Applicability and Course Transferability:
Official information about course transferability and degree applicability is stated in the Skyline College
Catalog. Information about course transferability and degree applicability is updated on an annual basis. For the
most current information about course transferability, consult a Skyline College counselor and ASSIST, the
online transfer information database: http://www.assist.org For the most current information regarding
Associate Degree requirements, please consult a Skyline College counselor and the Skyline College Catalog:
http://skylinecollege.edu/catalog/
Regarding Title IX:
The SMCCCD maintaining safe and caring college environments at Cañada College, College of San Mateo and
Skyline College. The District has established policies and procedures regarding Sexual Misconduct,
Harassment, and Assault. A District website has also been developed which provides you with important
information about sexual misconduct and sexual assault. http://smccd.edu/titleix/ To learn more about these
issues and how you can help prevent them, you are encouraged to view the Not Anymore videos, which can be
found on WebSMART under the Student Services link. Click on the 'Not Anymore Website'.
Some Important Notes About Netiquette

1. Behind Every Name There is a Person
a. Respect the privacy of your classmates and what they share in class.
b. Ask classmates for clarification if you find a discussion posting offensive or difficult to
understand.
c. Avoid sweeping generalizations. Back up your stated opinions with facts and reliable sources.
d. Understand that we may disagree and that exposure to other people’s opinions is part of the
learning experience.
e. Be respectful of each other. We’re all in this together. Before posting a comment, ask whether
you would be willing to make the same comment to a person’s face.
f. Keep in mind that everything you write, indeed every click of your mouse is recorded on the
network server. On the Internet there are no take backs.
g. Keep in mind that you are taking a college class. Something that would be inappropriate in a
traditional classroom is also inappropriate in an online classroom.
2. Online Communication
a. Be aware that typing in all capital letters indicates shouting.
b. Be careful with humor and sarcasm. Both can easily be misunderstood!
c. Review all discussion postings before posting your own to prevent redundancy.
d. Check your writing for errors by reviewing what you’ve written before submitting it.
e. Acronyms (LOL, etc.) and emoticons (smilies) are commonly used online, but be careful not to
overuse them.
f. Many communications with your instructor or fellow students are best handled through email.
Only post on the classroom discussion board if the conversation is relevant to others in the class.
Course Accommodations Through EAC
To obtain disability-related academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids, students with disabilities must contact
the course instructor and the Educational Access Center (EAC) as soon as possible. To contact EAC, you may
visit Building 5, Room 5-132, call 650-738-4280, e-mail [email protected] or go to the EAC website. If you
believe you may have a disability-related condition that is impacting your academic progress, you can talk with
someone at the Counseling Center or EAC about how to see a provider in order to obtain a diagnosis or get your
questions answered.

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Skyline College

Class Page: https://smccd.instructure.com/courses/53338

Student Learning Outcomes:

Midterms and Final Exams (50% of Final Grade)

Assignments (50% of Final Grade)

Cheating and Late Policy

Range Letter Grade

Week Date Topics, Readings, Assignments, Deadlines Exams

5 9/11-9/15 Science vs Pseudoscience

6 9/18-9/22 Ch. 3: Research Ethics

7 9/25-9/29 Evaluating Sources of Information Exam 1 (9/27)

9 10/9-10/13 Ch. 4: Psychological Measurement

11 10/23-10/27 Ch. 5: Psychological Research

12 10/30-11/3 Ch. 7: Survey Research

13 11/6-11/10 Ch. 6: Non-Experimental Research

Degree Applicability and Course Transferability:

Regarding Title IX:

Some Important Notes About Netiquette

Course Accommodations Through EAC

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