Course Information—Psychology 104: Introduction to Psychology
 
This section of Psychology 104 is a web-based course. That is, we will not be meeting in a 
classroom; all class interaction and testing will be done using computers 
and the internet. We will use PsychPortal, a web system for handling homework, tests, and class 
discussion (via a virtual “bulletin board”). In place of face-to-face class interaction, 
you will be expected to access PsychPortal to review course material and simulated experiments, 
submit assignments, contribute to class discussion, and take tests.
 
Features of this mode of instruction:
· More flexibility for your schedule (no time conflict between courses)
· More class interaction (all can contribute to class “discussion” with more time for your input
· Better use of campus facilities (less demand for classroom space)
 
What you need:
· Basic computer skills (word processing, e-mail, web navigation)
· Computer access (a computer connected to the internet, preferably your own—however, it is possible 
· to do the course using campus computer labs). Mac users will need the Firefox browser (Mozilla.com).
· Conscientious working style. If you tend to put things off to the last minute and are disorganized in 
· your academic work, you are probably better off with the structure of a conventional class. However 
· if you like to work independently and are comfortable working with a computer, this might be an 
· excellent course for you.
 
Required! Take this Test of Web-Course Aptitude before committing to this course.
 
Course syllabus
 Details on the course objectives, textbooks, assignments, grading, and expectations are on the syllabus:  
http://www.humboldt.edu/~campbell/p104.htm This syllabus will be updated with dates for your semester shortly 
before classes begin. Additional information regarding assignments will be placed on our PsychPortal site.
 

Logging on to PsychPortal

To sign up for your course, you should:
1.) Point your browser to  http://portals.bfwpub.com/psych. (Again,  Mac users will need to use Firefox).     
2.) If you purchased a PsychPortal booklet with access code at the bookstore (either bundled with a copy of the
Myers text or separately), then click on the link "REGISTER AN ACTIVATION CODE."  If you prefer to purchase
PsychPortal access with ebook directly from the website, then click on "PURCHASE ACCESS TO PSYCHPORTAL."
3.) Follow the on-screen instructions to find your course. You will start by selecting the school's state, the
school name, then your instructor (David Campbell), course (Psyc 104), and/or section.
4.) (When asked for your name, use your real name--don't use cute computer names here.)
You will be asked to enter your email address, choose a password and you will be ready to go!

 
Orientation information 
 There will be an orientation session scheduled when classes begin. Details will be
sent out via email. (Make sure the university has your correct email address.)
 
If you have any questions about this course, contact the instructor, David Campbell.
 e-mail: dec1@humboldt.edu 
 office phone: (707) 826-3721
 office: 444 BSS