Accessing Your Course |
Canvas (by Instructure)
Your course is using Canvas. If you are new to Canvas, please visit the
Canvas Basics course space
to become familiar with Canvas prior to the start of your course. No login is required to
access this space.
You will be able to login to Canvas about two weeks prior to the start of your class.
However, your course becomes available as of 1 AM on the official course
start date.
Logging In
Log in to your Canvas course space at
bucks.instructure.com
- Username: Your username is the same for every system at Bucks.
- Password: your Bucks Network password (used to log into any Bucks campus computer or to access any Bucks Library online database from off campus.)
If you do not know your Bucks Username, you can retrieve it by using the Find Your Username Form. Enter your Name, Birthday (mm/dd/yyyy) and either your 7 digit student ID number OR your social security number, then click Submit. Your Bucks username will display on the screen.
Note: Students are uploaded to Canvas several times a day. If you registered late, you won't be
able to access Canvas until the next upload takes place.
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Purchasing Your Books and Other Course Materials |
While you may purchase your books and other course materials from the provider of your choice (using the
ISBN number available through the course's academic department
where applicable to ensure the correct version), both the campus bookstore
and our online bookstore,
guarantee that they stock the correct version for your course.
Approximately 3 weeks prior to the start of the session you can use the link
below to see the list of books that have been selected by your instructor. If you have
any questions about the course materials listed, please contact your instructor or the academic
department directly.
Click
this link to see the book list for your course.
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Other Information about the Course |
Plan a minimum of 6 to 9 hours per week for your coursework. While eLearning courses provide flexibility in time, geography, and travel, the work required for successful completion is identical to that for the face-to-face course. Students are expected to begin the course work on the first day of classes.
To be successful in this course you will need to read the text, read supplemental information provided by the instructor for each chapter, ask questions about concepts, as well as answer questions and discuss concepts on the discussion board. You should plan to post on the discussion boards and complete assignments on a WEEKLY basis. Exams are given online.
This class covers a wide range of material in a relatively short time span, but your classmates and instructor are there to support you on the way. Your instructor will provide specific instructions to aid you in mastering the course material, and act as a guide to facilitate your understanding of that material.
The topics we will cover include the following: Adjustment, theories of personality, frustration & stress, social influence, human sexuality, abnormal behavior, overview of counseling theories, behavior modification, overview of organizational psychology (world of work), & gender issues.
The exams are designed to assess your understanding of course material beyond simple memorization. In general, they contain questions which require you to apply what you have learned rather than identify a simple definition. You will be need be self-disciplined enough to keep up with your weekly coursework to prevent falling behind. While I am available to help you through the course, success in the course will rely on you willingness to work and study. |