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1. Montgomery County Community College
Human Development-A Lifespan Approach
3 credits
PSY 206
Spring 2017
Professor: Tina C. Frederick, M.A.
Office: 16 High Street
2nd Floor (Office #4)
Pottstown, PA 19464
Email: tfrederi@mc3.edu **best way to reach me**
Textbook: Berk, L.E., 3rd, 2014. Exploring Lifespan Development. Allyn and
Bacon.
Classroom: Online
Office Hours: By appointment
Course Description:
A study of human development from conception to death. The
physical, social, psychological and cognitive areas of life-span
development will be examined. The major theories of human
development, the potential age stage-related crisis and other related
problems of each stage will be given careful attention.
Prerequisites: None
Learning Goals: Upon completing this course students should be able to:
1. Discuss research methods relevant to the lifespan perspective. (Core Goal
9.1)
2. Complete literature reviews and apply theories to age-related successes
and problems. (Core Goal 9.2)
3. Discuss the theories of lifespan development. (Core Goal 9.1) Describe
biological and environmental influences on physical, cognitive and social
changes. (Core Goal 9.3)

2. SEQUENCE OF TOPICS:
1. Theories of Development
2. Historical Perspective of Life-Span Development
3. The Role and Mechanisms of Genetic Transmission
4. Prenatal Development
5. Early Childhood Development
6. Middle and Late Childhood to Adolescence
7. The Stages of Adulthood
8. Death and Dying
Attendance/Class Participation:
This is an important part of the learning process. You need to join into class
discussions on the discussion board in blackboard. This is how I know if you
understand and can apply the concepts and theories that we are studying.
Attendance: Exams must be taken during scheduled times. You need to log on to
your course every day to see and complete your assignments/quizzes or exams.
Withdrawal: You have until the Last Day of regular classes to withdraw from this
course with my signature.
QUIZZES: = 50 points- You will have two unannounced quizzes during the course of the
semester. YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO TAKE YOUR QUIZZES ONCE- SO MAKE
SURE YOU WILL NOT BE INTERRUPTED- AND HAVE AN HOUR TO DEVOTE TO
EACH QUIZ EACH WEEK. IF YOU DO NOT FINISH THE QUIZ YOU CAN NOT
RETAKE IT!!! THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!! Quizzes are not timed-
but may take between 30 minutes and an hour to complete.
ASSIGNMENTS: = 150 points- Includes your weekly Discussion Board Responses and
your Entire Journal .
Discussion Board Responses and Class Participation - 100 Points
Discussion Board Responses:
Assignments need to be thorough and please respect other responses from individuals
in your class. Disagreements are natural, however please do not use inappropriate
language or verbally attack one another. I will monitor the discussion boards and will
intervene when necessary. Continued inappropriateness may be grounds for dismissal
from the discussion boards and course.
• Your answer MUST be complete, demonstrating that you thought about your answer.
Credit will NOT be given for short, incomplete postings
• Please make sure that you keep an eye on your Due Dates for

3. assignments/quizzes/or exams.
• Credit will not be given for answers posted after the deadline.
• You will receive a midterm grade and a final grade for your discussion board
responses.
Class Participation: This is an important part of the learning process. You need to join into
class discussions on the discussion board in blackboard. This is how I know if you
understand and can apply the concepts and theories that we are studying.
Journal- Complete journal will be handed in when you take your final - 50 points
You will need to write a journal entry for each chapter you are assigned. If you have
multiple chapters assigned at a time- you will need to write entries for each chapter
separately.
You will not be handing in your entries in each week- but I suggest you write the
entries as you are reading the chapters-to assist in studying for that chapter.
You will need to hand in your Journal as a WORD DOCUMENT in complete form
during your final exam week…and you must have your name on it to receive credit.
This journal will be something that will be different for everyone. You may choose to
journal about an important topic in the chapter, the whole chapter, or a personal
experience that relates to that chapter. Your entries should be at least two, double
spaced pages for each chapter. The entries can be research based or more “journal-
like” and personal based. It is your choice.
1. You must date your entries and state the chapter you are referring to or
discussing.
2. Each entry needs to be at least two pages in length.
3. The entire journal needs to be saved in a one word document. You will attach
your completed journal to the Journal link in BB. It needs to be in one
document that includes ALL entries and must be written in Microsoft WORD to
receive credit.
4. The journal MUST be in your own words- if you choose a research based
journal- you will need to cite your references using MLA or APA.
Exams: There will be 2 exams (midterm and final exam). Each of these exams
consist of 60 mulitple choice questions.
***Make-up exams will be given only under extremely unusual circumstances and
approval for a make-up exam must be received before the end of the testing period
for that exam. Documentation is required for approval.
You must study and prepare for them as you would for any other test. You will not
receive credit for examinations handed in after noon. Because you have access to
your notes and book- your exam will consist of application questions. I reserve the

4. right to give any student an FX on an exam or assignment who has plagiarized the
exam or any work in this course- please see the student code of conduct section in
this syllabus. YOU MUST FINISH THE EXAM- ONCE YOU START IT!!!!
Please realize that I will respond to your e-mails within 48 hours… so to be safe do
not wait until the last minute to take quizzes, tests etc. … just in case you run into a
problem.
You will not receive credit for examinations handed in after noon.
Emails : Please realize that I will respond to your e-mails within 48 hours…
so to be safe do not wait until the last minute to take quizzes, tests etc. …
just in case you run into a problem. Please make sure that your name,
course and section number are in the email subject line. If your email
does not include that information in the subject line- it may not be returned.
If I do not respond within 48 hours please resend your email. If for some
reason I do not respond within 24 hours please call my personal cell- after
the email options do not work at 484-648-0676. Occasionally emails end up
in the junk mail folder.
Further Notes: School Closings: Go to www.mc3.edu or call 610 - 718 - 1800 and
listen for the message or you may choose a text message alert (http://mc3.edu/txt) to
your cell phone.
College Policies: Students are expected to review, understand, and follow academic-
related College Policies. The current policies are located in the “Policies” tab on the top
of the student’s Blackboard page.
Veterans Resources: https://www.mc3.edu/student-resources/vrc
Students with disabilities may be eligible for accommodations in this course - If you
have a documented need for special testing accommodations or other class
accommodations please provide me with written documentation as soon as possible so
that preparations may be made for you.
Central Campus in Blue
Bell
Disabilities Services
Center
College Hall, Room 225
215.641.6575
West Campus in
Pottstown
South Hall, Room 147
610.718.1853 Voice/TTY
610.718.1837 FAX
westdisab@mc3.edu

5. 215.619.7183 FAX
215.619.7415 TTY
disabilities@mc3.edu
Early Alert Initiative Statement: As part of our commitment to
promote the academic success of all of our students, the College
utilizes an Early Alert system. Faculty may alert Academic Advisors
about issues related to student absence and /or academic difficulty, if
they are not resolved through discussion between the faculty and
student. Please respond promptly to any Early Alert notification you
receive through email, phone or mail, as your Academic Advisor hopes
to offer you assistance in resolving these issues.
CHEATING: Cheating of any kind will result in a zero for that exam or
project and possibly a grade of FX (failing grade as the result of
cheating).
Student Academic Code of Ethics: The College provides an
environment that fosters critical thinking and judgment. Students
should adhere to an Academic Code of Ethics by refraining from
participation in acts of academic dishonesty. It is important that you
read this document. Realize that violations of this code of ethics will be
indicated on your MCCC transcript. You may find information in your
student handbook or follow the link below.
http://www.mc3.edu/aboutus/ ethics policies/aa-3/.aspx
Social Media: All students are expected to comply with the Social
Media Procedures and Related College Polices described in the
College’s Social Media Handbook located on the College website at
https://mymccc.mc3.edu/allcampusresources/marketing/social-
hb/Pages/policies.aspx
Student Support and Referral Team (SSRT): A free, confidential referral service
available to all students that includes a support team of counselors, faculty and
staff who assist students dealing with issues such as emotional distress, stress,
anxiety, eating disorders, abuse, depression, grief, potential violence and
substance abuse. SSRT connects students with College and community
resources and caring professionals. More information is available at:
https://mymccc.mc3.edu/allcampusresources/studentaffairs/ssrt/Pages/default.as
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6. Tutorial Services: Help is available at either campus. There is no
charge for this service and appointments are not necessary.
Academic Support/Tutorial Services: Free subject-area tutoring, academic
workshops, and study skills specialists are available at West Campus inside the
Library at South Hall 159. Tutorial Services helps students develop learning
strategies based on their unique learning styles with the goal of creating
successful students and independent learners.
http://www.mc3.edu/student-resources/tutoring
Grades: Midterm = 100pts.
Final = 100pts.
Quizzes and Journal = 100pts.
Discussion Forums = 100pts
Total Points Possible 400pts.
NOTE: No late projects will be accepted after the due date.
There will be no exceptions to this policy. Plan your time accordingly so each
project is submitted on time.
Grading:
A 93 - 100% C + 77 - 79%
A - 90 - 92% C 70 - 76%
B + 87 - 89% D 60 - 69%
B 83 - 86% F 59% and below
B - 80 - 82%
April 5th is the last day to withdraw. Withdrawal after this date will be considered
for medical, catastrophic or other circumstances beyond the student's control. A
request to withdraw after this date must have supporting documentation. Review
of the request and documentation will be completed by the Division Dean,
Program Coordinator or instructor, with a recommendation provided to the
Provost's Office. Please note that students cannot process withdrawals after this
date using WebAdvisor. If you stop attending you will be given a final grade of F.

7. Tutorial Services: Help is available at either campus. There is no charge for this
service and appointments are not necessary.
Central Campus (Blue Bell): Hours:
College Hall 320 Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 7:00
p.m.
215-641-6452 Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1 – 5 PM
West Campus (Pottstown) Hours:
South Hall Room 159 (Library) Monday -Thursday: 8:00 a.m.
-7
101 College Drive Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
610-718-1945 Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00
p.m.
Sunday: 1 – 5 PM
Academic Support/Tutorial Services: Free subject-area tutoring, academic
workshops, and study skills specialists are available at West Campus inside the
Library at South Hall 159. Tutorial Services helps students develop learning
strategies based on their unique learning styles with the goal of creating
successful students and independent learners.