PSYC 244:  Psychology and the Environment
Spring 2006

Virginia Norris, Ph.D.

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Instructor: Virginia Norris, Ph.D.
Office Location: 338 Scobey Hall
Office Phone: 605-688-4915
Office e-mail: Virginia_Norris@sdstate.edu
Fax 605-688-6754
Web Page http://www3.SDState.edu/Academics/CollegeOfArtsAndScience/Psychology/FacultyAndStaff/NorrisVirginia/
Office Hours:

1:30-2:30 MW; 10-11 F and by appointment
Class Hours: 3:30-4:45 TTh
Class Location: SDM 100

Course Objectives

Environmental Psychology is the study of the relationship between humans and the natural and built environment. Traditionally, the emphasis in environmental psychology has been on how human behavior, feelings, and well-being are impacted by the environment.  Currently there is an increased emphasis on how humans impact natural environments.  This course will examine the theories guiding research in this field and review the research as it applies to topics such as effects of weather and climate on behavior, urban and rural environments, crowding, and personal space.

The primary goals of this course are (1) to introduce you to the psychological research on the interaction of humans and environments and (2) to help you to apply critical thinking skills to this research.   This coourse meets IGR Goal #1--Land and Natural Resources--for student using the 2005-2006 bulletin.

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Text: 

Gibson, R. (2002).  Environmental psychology.  Optimal Books.

 
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Grading

Grades are assigned on the basis of the number of points accumulated during the semester.  The maximum number of points is 400.

Your grade consists of a potential of 400 points.

15 chapter quizzes @  10 points each

150
3 Essay exams @ 50 points each 150

 3 Projects @  20 points each

60
1 Paper @ 40 points 40

TOTAL

400

Grades are assigned as follows:

360-400 points =

A

320-359 points =

B

280-319 points =

C

240-279 points =

D

239or fewer points =

F

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Attendance:  The Dean of the College expects that you will attend class on a regular basis.  Repeated absences will affect your grade.

Conduct

The University Student Conduct Policy is followed for this class.  This Code is found in the Student Policies Manual available in the President’s Office, the office of every dean, the University Police Department, and at the reserve desk of Brigg's Library.  An overview of the code is found at this link.  The Coordinator for Judicial Affairs (Phone: 688-5148, office: 115 Wecota Hall) is available to answer questions. 

We follow the SDSU Academic Policy.

If you are a person with a disability and anticipate needing any type of accommodation in order to participate in this class, please inform me and make the appropriate arrangements with the Office of Disability Services.  The Office of Disability Services is located in the Administration Building.  To schedule an appointment call (605) 688-4504 and request to speak with  the Coordinator of Disability Services.

Last Update:  04/29/2006 09:10 AM