Psychology
162: Home Page
This page provides initial access to most of the "web-based" material in the class. As such it is primarily a list. The list contains entry points to such things as the class syllabus, helpful suggestions for things to think about while reading the material in the class, and homework assignments. (You can also find links to the weekly reading assignments and homework in the Syllabus.) This site also contains the entry point to other web sites that you should explore. These other sites can provide useful research material for your papers and help you understand material in your book -- not to mention lectures. To access these different pages and sites simply click on the relevant description of the item and your web browser will jump to the relevant page or site. (Don't forget to "refresh" or "reload" this, and other pages on this web site from time to time, as I may update the material on this and other web pages as the class progresses). Make sure that you check out each of the links on this page.
General Information
Announcements
(Check this link frequently for any announcements about the department, about
this class, or about life. Last announcement added on 12/11). Final grades are posted!
Syllabus
(This link provides the syllabus for the class. It includes an outline of the material
to be covered in the class, a description of the style of teaching that will be
used, the same list of reading assignment links given below, and descriptions
of specific requirements for the class.)
Assignments
Weekly reading assignments (You can find the same list in the syllabus.)
Below you will find a list of the entry points for the weekly assignments in the class. (You may also access these same links through the Syllabus.) Weekly assignments will differ in terms of their specific content. Most of them contain homework assignments and material that I have written about the ideas and concepts in the textbook. Sometimes they will also contain links to articles that have recently appeared in newspapers. Sometimes they will contain information about a prior lecture. Sometimes they will contain responses to questions that you may have asked me or thoughts that I had as a result of your participation in the class. You should review everything in each weekly assignment.
Other assignments and links
Grading
of Homework Assignments (This link describes how we will be grading the
homework assignments. You will find the homework assignments associated with
the assignments for each week.)
Paper
Topics (This link contains a list of possible topic ideas for your final
paper. It also contains example papers and some suggestions for how to think
critically while writing your papers and while reading the material in the
class.)
Study and
Research Tools (This link provides you with access to research tools, e.g.,
links to important websites, useful in your efforts to develop a deeper
understanding of the material in this class.)
Sample
exam questions (This link provides you with access to some typical examples
of questions that might appear on the midterm and the final exams for the
class.)
Take a
Quiz (You can take self-tests to help you judge your memory for and understanding
of the reading material in the class. To take a self-test you simply click on
the highlighted, "Take a Quiz," at the start of this paragraph.
Because your quiz is being handled by a secure website that keeps a record of
your answers to the self-test, you will see a sign-on dialog box. In that
dialog box you will need to enter your user name and your UCSD network password
-- the same ones that you use to get access to your email.) You can find help
at http://classweb.ucsd.edu/step1_webct_fa01.pdf
if you have problems. You will need a pdf file
reader.
Chat
with others and leave messages about the class. (We have added both a bulletin
board and chat rooms to the class. You can access these by clicking on the Chat
at the beginning of this paragraph. We encourage you to form chat groups and to
discuss the homework, the paper, your readings, tests, and any other issues
with classmates and with us.)