Course Information—Psychology 100: Critical Thinking

Course Information—Psychology 100: Critical Thinking

This section of Psychology 100 is a web-based course.  That is, we will not be meeting in a

classroom; all class interaction and testing (except part of the final exam) will be done using computers

and the internet.  We will use Moodle, 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 use a computer to login to Moodle frequently during the week to examine

“lecture notes,” submit assignments, contribute to class discussion, and take tests.

Positive features of this mode of instruction:

More flexibility for your schedule (no time conflict with other courses).

More class interaction (all can contribute to class “discussion” with more time to develop input).

Better use of campus facilities (less demand for classroom space).

What you need:

 Basic computer skills (word processing, e-mail, web navigation). Don't take this class if you "aren't good 
with computers."

Computer access (a computer connected to the internet, preferably your own—however, it is possible 
to complete the coursework using campus computer labs)

Conscientious working style.  If you tend to put things off to the last minute and are disorganized in 
your academic work, you are better off with the structure of a conventional class.  However 
if you like to work independently and are a self-motivated student, then 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 all on the syllabus.

The current semester version can be viewed at http://www.humboldt.edu/~campbell/p100.htm  (dates for assignments

and tests will be revised shortly before the beginning of the semester)

The summer session version is at http://www.humboldt.edu/~campbell/p100summer.htm

Comments from Students

  Find out what previous students have said about this course format by going to
 http://www.humboldt.edu/~campbell/p100comments.html

Logging on to Moodle

Simply go to https://learn.humboldt.edu/login/hsu/index.php for login instructions, or click on the

“Moodle” link on the HSU home page quicklinks menu.

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:  103 HGH