Human Development 1
Instructor:			Veronika Kolesnikov
Voice Mail:			916-660-7800 (Department office phone)
EMAIL:     			vkolesnikov@sierracollege.edu
Office Hours:	           Wednesdays at 2:00pm in B006


                                     
Class Structure:
The class will meet for lecture/discussion on Fridays from 9:00am to 3:30pm in F 008.  

Required Materials:
•	Kuther, Tara L.   Human Development:  Custom Edition 
•	Note:  Bound  or looseleaf edition is fine!
•	Blue colored HD 1 Coursepack, sold at Sierra bookstore only (contains all student versions of Powerpoints, and handouts for participation).  
•	Students who do not obtain their coursepacks by the second day of class will be dropped.  On the second day of class, you will be required to have your coursepack or your special order form showing you have prepaid and ordered your coursepack.
•	Note taking materials
•	All exams and papers will be completed in the Canvas shell for this class.  To access Canvas, click on the link at the top of the Sierra College homepage. You will use your MySierra user name and password again to log into Canvas.
•	You will need access to a reliable computer for online assignments and exams.  You can use the computers here on campus, or your own.  If you choose to use your own, recommended computer capabilities are as follows:
•	Internet browsers:  Internet Explorer for PC-MAC users need Firefox; Memory 64 MB minimum; 128 or more is suggested Supported Operating Systems;: XP/Vista/7; MAC OS 9.1 or OSX or higher; internet connection: 56K or higher; broadband (DSL, Satellite, or Cable) is the best.  A good Pop-Up Blocker is also helpful. 

Instructor-Student Communication
➢	Although my email is functional, Canvas is the best way to message me.  See your welcome message with more information on how to access your Canvas Inbox.
➢	I make every effort to answer emails and Canvas messages within 48 hours Monday through Thursday, and messages received Friday through Sunday by the following Tuesday evening.  I do not answer messages in Canvas or emails over the weekends.  
➢	Good attendance is a must for this course, as I will often change assignment and test due dates as we move through course curriculum.  Make sure you establish contact with other students in the class so that if and when you are absent, you can check in to see what you missed.
➢	Check your Canvas announcements, Canvas Inbox, and messages attached to assignments daily during the week.  
➢	I do not have an office phone number. The number listed above is for the department office. I do not have access to that voicemail on a regular basis. Please, contact me through Canvas if needed.

Course Description:  This course will provide a study of the physical, cognitive, psychosocial and emotional changes in development through the life span.  Focuses on the practical application of developmental principles and patterns of growth from conception through late adulthood, including death and bereavement processes.  Designed as a foundation course for careers in educations, social service, psychological, health and medical fields.  

Course Objectives:
•	Analyze major developmental milestones for children from conception through the lifespan in the areas of physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and language development.
•	Distinguish environmental and hereditary influences that affect development throughout the lifespan.
•	Identify and compare major theoretical frameworks related to the study of human development.
•	Apply developmental theory to practical real world situations.

Online Assignments (60 points)
For all assignments please note the rubric for each assignment, as this is where I state what I expect in terms of length, examples, style of writing, etc.  Spelling and grammar are counted, so write these assignments in academic writing, not in texting style writing. ☺  I will not accept assignments in any format other than through Canvas.  Due dates for each assignment are noted in the timelines section at the end of the syllabus and unlock dates will be announced in class and available on Canvas.  

These assignments will be available for a minimum of one week prior to their due date.  For this reason, no late work will be accepted, and submissions that are not accepted because your clock and computer clock were “off” a few minutes (all assignments are due at 11:59 per the Canvas clock) will also not be accepted.  Please do not wait until the last minute to complete and submit assignments.  In addition, please make sure you go back into the system after submission and double check that you did in fact submit it correctly.  I will also not accept any late assignments that you thought you submitted but didn’t. 

Theory Reflection (15 points)
Grow Up?  Not So Fast Article Review (15 points)
Great Expectations Article Review (15 points)
Secrets of the Centenarians Article Review (15 points)


Academic Conduct
The two most common kinds of academic dishonestly are cheating and plagiarism.  It is the student’s responsibility to know what academic dishonesty means (see Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook).   Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated.  If your work is identical to another student’s work or any other text either in part or in whole, I will consider this cheating for all students involved.  Please be careful when completing assignments together with other students.  Per the Sierra College Catalog

Instructors, who assign a grade of “f” for cheating, will document that the grade was assigned for academic dishonesty.  The documentation will be stored in the student’s permanent record file.  Grades assigned for cheating cannot be changed at a later date, nor will the student be eligible to repeat the course to have the grade eliminated from the cumulative GPA.

Participation (32 Points)
•	Attendance will be taken for most class sessions as documentation of your presence in class.  A sign in sheet will be circulated.  It is YOUR responsibility to sign in.  Fifteen minutes after the beginning of class, the sign in sheet will be collected.  

•	Throughout the class, there will be in-class assignments, small group work, discussions, article analyses, etc.  A random selection of these will count towards your total participation grade.  Participation assignments cannot be made up if you were not in class for the entire class period.  I do not accept participation work on binder paper unless I specify as such.  Bringing your coursepack with you each day is required.   You may not submit in lieu of attendance on line.  Attendance is required as a part of an on ground class! 

•	Points may be adjusted at the end of the semester for these assignments to total 32.

•	Any student missing more than 6 hours will be dropped from the course by the Instructor, unless there is some documented reason as to why this should not happen.  Dropping the class by the due date is the responsibility of the student, not the instructor.  Students who stop coming to class but do not process their drop will be subject to a failing grade of F on their record.   

•	It is also the student’s responsibility to get notes, handouts, assignments, etc. from other class members.   Please email me if you will be absent from class. 

•	An instructor may remove a student from class from the day of the removal and next class meeting (no matter the length or type of class).  During the period of removal, the student shall not be returned to the class from which he or she was removed without the concurrent of the instructor (Education Code Section 76032).

•	I do not allow laptops, cell phones, IPODs, or excessive talking in the classroom (unless specified for a specific activity like Kahoot)  If one of these things is an issue, I will ask you to leave class for the day.  On your second offense, I will ask you to not come back to that class period and the following class period as well.  

Exams:   There will be four exams total during the course.  Exams will be under the “Quizzes” tab in Canvas.  Make sure the computer you choose to take the exam on meets the minimum requirements as stated in the beginning of the syllabus. 

Format of the Exams:  
•	Each exam will be 40 question, worth 80 points each (2 points per question)
•	Exams will be multiple choice.  There will be 40 questions total, and each question will be worth 2 points each.  
•	Material from the text, lectures, and videos will be included on each exam.  
•	The final exam will be non-cumulative.  
•	Exams are designed to be difficult since they are open book and open notes.  
•	In order to be successful on these exams, you must read the text and study it to prepare for the exam BEFORE logging on to take the exam in order to do well.  If you do not, you will not pass as there will not be enough time to look up the answers.  Take time to make notes while reading your text. 
•	Be aware that each exam is different as the computer picks a random batch of questions for each test based on the questions I have chosen to include.  This means that if two people sit down to take the test together, they will not have the same test, and may not have even one single identical question. 



Timing of the Exams:  
•	Exams will be available for multiple days, and these dates are indicated in the timeline section of your syllabus. 
•	The exams will be timed at 90 minutes, and at that point the exam will “time out” and not be available to you.  Please take care in watching your time when taking exams, and make sure you do not log on to take the exam until you have 90 minutes of interrupted time.  If you stop taking the exam at any time, the clock keeps running and this time will count against you.  
•	At 11:59 on the last day the exam is available, you will time out, and however many questions you have answered to that point will be your score.  I will make no exceptions and strongly suggest you do not wait until the late evening of the last day to take the test. If your internet or computer are not reliable, please also consider taking your exams on campus. 

Troubleshooting:
•	If you encounter a problem while taking the exam, you must Canvas message me immediately
Accommodations:
•	If you have written accommodations please submit a copy to me as soon as possible so that I can make sure these are honored for exams.

Late/Make Up Policy
As stated earlier, participation work is always due at the very end of each class period.  Because all exams and assignments are online and you have multiple days to complete each one of these, there are no make ups allowed except in extreme circumstances that will be evaluated on a case by case basis and will require documentation such as a doctor’s note or hospital records to be provided. 

Extra Credit:  There is no extra credit opportunity available in this course. Please keep up with the pace of the course as it is written. 

Appointments:
Please make appointments with me before or after class or via message in Canvas, or Starfish (also in Canvas).  I am also available during office hours as posted at the top of my syllabus.  Please do not hesitate to contact me!  I am here as an instructor to make you successful.  

Accommodations/Support:  If you have any special needs or requests, please make me aware of them immediately.  There are many resources available to students.  Your student ID card gives you access to the library.  The Sierra College Tutor Center, Writing Center and Disabilities Office Provide many services free to students, including help with writing skills.  Take advantage of them!		
Writing Center:  		LRC 424
	Tutor Center:  			LRC 402
	Learning Disabilities  		LRC 401


Grading

I am available to formally grade your work if you are willing to turn it in early.  I request that you give me a week to look at your work and return it the following week.  I can also sometimes take a glance at work (even unfinished or handwritten) during class time if we have a video or small group work.   Pay close attention to due dates to give yourself the turn around time needed to make corrections and still turn the assignment in on time on Canvas.  

Over the term, you will accumulate points as follows:
Participation					32 points
Online Assignments (4 @ 15) 		60 points
Mid-term Exam #1				80 points
Mid-term Exam #2				80 points
Mid-term Exam #3				80 points
Final Exam					80 points
Total Points Possible:		          412 points


Rubrics for each assignment are provided so that you can see how you will be graded, and how points are assigned.  The rubrics are always included at the very top of the screen for each Online Assignment. Look for the little picture of the “gear”.

Every effort will be made for all grading will be completed and available for viewing per the rubric and on Canvas within one week of assignment submission.  Grades will be posted immediately for exams on Canvas. 

Please note that Canvas notes percentages, and you must keep track of your point values as listed below. You can do this by hovering over the bottom percentage number, while in Canvas, and it will then show you the number of points possible, and the number of points you have earned.  

I also recommend that towards the end of the semester, while in your “grades” view, you uncheck the default box “calculate based on only graded assignments”.   Unless your instructor goes back and gives you a “zero”, rather than a dash, for each assignment, the computer will not include it in your overall percentage and your percentage will be higher than it should be.  

I grade on a straight percentage scale as follows: 
371-412 points			A
330-370				B
290-329				C
249-289				D
248 & below				F


WEEKLY SCHEDULE
(Tentative and Subject to Change)  
WEEK #1
Friday, October 13
•	Syllabus Review
•	Intro to Human Development
•	What is Life Span Development? 
•	A Little History
•	Research Strategies
•	Development Processes and Periods
•	Theories of Development
Reading:  Kuther, chapter 1

Thursday, October 19 - 11:59 p.m.
DUE: THEORY REFLECTION ONLINE ASSIGNMENT

WEEK #2
Friday, October 20
Lecture/Discussion Topics:
•	Biological Beginnings
•	Environmental Foundations
Reading:  Kuther, chapter 2

•	Prenatal Development, Birth & the Newborn
Reading: Kuther, chapter 3

•	Review for Midterm
Reading:  Review Kuther, chapters 1-3

Monday, October 23 - 8 a.m. to Tuesday, October 24 - 11:59 pm
•	Midterm #1 available on Canvas under “Quizzes”


WEEK #3
Friday, October 27

Lecture/Discussion Topics:
•	Movie:  The Miracle of Life
•	Introduction to Infancy
•	Infancy, Physical Development
Reading: Kuther, chapter 4
•	Infancy – Cognitive Development
Reading: Kuther, chapter 5

Lecture/Discussion Topics:
•	Infancy – Emotional and Social Development
Reading:  Kuther, chapter 6

WEEK #4
Friday, November 3

Lecture/Discussion Topics:
•	Early Childhood – Physical Development
•	Early Childhood – Cognitive Development
Reading:  Kuther, chapter 7

Lecture/Discussion Topics:
•	Early Childhood – Emotional & Social Development
Reading: Kuther, chapter 8

•	Review for Midterm
Reading:  Review Kuther, chapters 4-8


Midterm # 2 – Chapters 4-8 
Available Monday, November 6th 8:00am to Tuesday, November 7th at 11:59pm

WEEK #5
Friday, November 10

Lecture/Discussion Topics:
•	Middle Childhood – Physical Development
•	Middle Childhood – Cognitive Development
Reading:  Kuther, chapter 9

•	Middle Childhood – Social & Emotional Development
Reading:  Kuther, chapters 10

Thursday, November 16 - 11:59 p.m.
DUE: GROW UP NOT SO FAST ONLINE ASSIGNMENT

WEEK #6
Friday, November 17 
Lecture/Discussion Topics:
•	Introduction to Adolescence
•	Adolescence – Physical Development
o	Cognitive Development
Reading:  Kuther, chapter 11
Adolescence
o	Social & Emotional Development
Reading:  Kuther, chapter 12

•	Review for Midterm
Reading:  Review Kuther, chapters 9-12

Midterm # 2 – Chapters 9-12 
Available Monday, November 20th 8:00am to Tuesday, November 21st at 11:59pm

WEEK #7
Friday, November 24 ---- No Class – Thanksgiving Break
Friday, November 24 - 11:59 p.m.
    DUE:  GREAT EXPECTATIONS ONLINE ASSIGNMENT 


WEEK #8
Friday, December 1

Lecture/Discussion Topics:

•	Early Adulthood
o	Physical Development
Reading: Kuther, chapter 13
•	Early Adulthood
o	Cognitive Development
Reading:  Kuther, chapter 13

Social & Emotional Development
Reading: Kuther, chapter 14

Lecture/Discussion Topics:
•	Middle Adulthood
o	Physical Development
o	Cognitive Development
Reading: Kuther, chapter 15
•	Middle Adulthood
o	Social & Emotional Development
Reading: chapter 16

Thursday, December 7th -  11:59 p.m.  DUE:  SECRETS OF THE CENTENARIANS ONLINE ASSIGNMENT


WEEK #9
Friday, December 8th

•	Late Adulthood
o	Physical Development
o	Cognitive Development
Reading: chapter 17

•	Late Adulthood
o	Social & Emotional Development
Reading: Kuther, chapter 18
Lecture/Discussion Topics:
•	Death, Dying & Bereavement
Reading: Kuther, chapter 19
•	Review for Final (chapters 13-19)

Friday, December 8 – 3:30pm to Saturday, December 9 - 11:59pm
DUE:  Final Exam available on Canvas under “Quizzes”






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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Did you know that per the Faculty Handbook you should be talking about emergencies?
Emergency Procedures as Listed in the Faculty Handbook: 

More in depth emergency procedures, found on the website, should be included in your syllabus and reviewed with your class at the first class meeting. Please report any special circumstances or limitations that may interfere with your ability to evacuate in an emergency.

Security Services are located in the XT building on the Rocklin Campus and the N1 building on the Nevada County Campus. Roseville Gateway has security located at the front desk on the first floor. Lost and Found is also at security.

Emergency Telephone Numbers

For all campuses
For a non‐emergency call Security Services – Extension 7120 from campus phones,
or (916) 660‐7120

For an emergency, call 911

When to call 911 Police Department
• When you feel physically threatened or in danger of being threatened
• For a medical emergency
• If you smell or see smoke or fire

When to call 7120 (Security & Parking Services)
• To report a theft or incident
• To request access to a locked building or to lock a building
• To request a campus escort
• To request a physical presence/deterrent
• To ask for assistance with frequent violations of our smoke/tobacco free campus policy

Each room on campus has posted an Evacuation Plan, noting how to leave the building and
where to meet in case of an emergency, and an Emergency Procedures Ready Reference. Please notify your division dean if these are not posted in your classroom. Sierra College has fire
extinguishers and first aid kits in each building (know where these are) and phones in each
classroom for emergency use.


*** Emergency Procedures should be on your class syllabus and reviewed with the class on
the first day of instruction.

1. In the Event of a Fire
1. If a fire or smoke is present, pull the nearest fire alarm.
2. Anytime you hear a fire alarm in the building – immediately start evacuation procedures.
3. Instruct students to gather personal belongings.
4. Gather attendance records.
5. Using the evacuation routes available, proceed with class to the established gathering
point in the opposite direction of smoke or fire.
6. Wait with class at gathering point until given further instructions by emergency
personnel.
7. DO NOT RE‐ENTER THE BUILDING until instructed to do so.

2. In the Event of a Command to Evacuate
1. Instruct students to gather personal belongings.
2. Gather attendance records.
3. Proceed with class to the established gathering point.
4. Report to the emergency staff assigned to supervise the gathering point.
5. Wait with class at gathering point until given further instructions by emergency
personnel.

3. In the Event of a Command to “Lock Down”
1. Close all doors and lock, if possible.
2. Close all blinds and drapes.
3. Turn off any unnecessary equipment.
4. Keep everyone away from all windows.
5. Instruct students to remain as quiet as possible.
6. Do not allow anyone to leave until notified by emergency personnel.
7. Ask students to turn cell phones off to free up frequencies for emergency personnel.

4. In the Event of a Command to “Shelter in Place”
1. Follow all steps identified for lock down.
2. Ensure that all ventilation is either closed or shut down.

5. In the Event of a Power Failure
1. Wait a minute or two to see if power is quickly restored. If the power fails for more than a minute or two, it is likely to remain off for at least 30 minutes or more. Emergency lighting is located throughout campus buildings to provide minimal safety lighting for a short time after power fails.

2. If power remains off, call Security Services at ext. 7120, or (916) 660‐7120, and tell the dispatcher the location where power has failed. Leave a cell phone number so Security Services can all you back and inform you of what is happening.

3. Stay where you were when the power failed unless it is unsafe to do so. You will be
notified once the administrator in charge gathers sufficient information to determine an
appropriate course of action. If you have sufficient light to continue your class, you may
do so, use your discretion.

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			Sexual Violence and Title IX

 As an instructor, one of my responsibilities is to help create a safe learning environment for my students and for the campus as a whole.  So that the college can provide students with appropriate services and assistance, I am required to share with the College’s Title IX Coordinator any instances of sexual harassment, sexual violence and/or other forms of prohibited discrimination.  If you would rather share information about sexual harassment, sexual violence or discrimination to a confidential employee who does not have this required responsibility, call a campus advocate at (916) 660-8400.  Campus advocates are available at each college campus and provide confidential counseling, crisis intervention and connection to campus and community resources.



DISTRICT SECURITY

Reportable	LOCAL POLICE

Reportable	DISTRICT 
TITLE IX COORDINATOR
Reportable	CAMPUS 
ADVOCATES

Confidential	COLLEGE HEALTH CENTER
Privileged	LOCAL RAPE CRISIS CENTER

Privileged
•	Provides safety
•	Required to report to Title IX Coordinator
•	May be required to report to local law enforcement 
•	Refers student to local law enforcement as appropriate
	•	Provides Safety
•	Initiates legal process

	•	Explains options & reporting process
•	Refers to law enforcement as appropriate
•	Coordinates investigation
•	Takes action to end harassment or violence
•	Provides notice of outcome
•	Provides information about campus & community resources	•	Provides crisis intervention
•	Serves as primary support & liaison on campus
•	Explains options & reporting process 
•	Refers & coordinates with on-  and off- campus services
•	Provides or connects student with counseling 	•	Provides medical assistance
•	Provides short-term mental health counseling 
•	Refers to on and off campus services	•	Provides crisis intervention
•	Provides on-going counseling 
•	Serves as off campus advocate
•	Provides legal, housing, and other services
•	Accompanies student through all proceedings