THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Human Ecology
Department of Human Development and Family Science
 HDFS 364: Human Development Across the Lifespan
Summer Quarter, 2003

INSTRUCTOR:		Dr. H. Eugene Folden, Jr.
Office:			129 Campbell Hall
Telephone Number:	 	292-5676
Office Hours:			Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30 to 2:30
Email Address:		folden.1@osu.edu

REQUIRED TEXT:

		Santrock, J. (2002).  Life span development.  (9th edition).  Boston, MA: 
	McGraw-Hill Publishers.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is a survey of developmental change from conception to death.  It is an interdisciplinary course which studies human growth and development for each stage of life from the time of conception and prenatal growth through infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and death.  The course focuses on the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of human beings and attempts to familiarize students with the many forces that shape individual development, including the free‑will and decision making processes of the person him/herself.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

(1)	To help students achieve an understanding and an appreciation of the scientific approach to the study of human growth and development through the life span.

(2)	To help students achieve an understanding of the principles and theories of human growth and development.

(3)	To help students achieve an understanding of human development as holistic, lifelong, and the result of the interaction of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive factors.

(4)	To help students identify developmental norms for each of the stages of the lifespan.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

(1)	Complete all assigned readings and come to class prepared to discuss the readings.

(2)	Complete three examinations related to course readings and lectures.

(3)	Complete two thought papers.

(4)	Attend class on a regular basis (to receive the 30 points assigned to discussion/attendance students must not miss more than two (2) class sessions during the quarter . . . excluding exam days).

SPECIAL NOTE:

If you decide to withdraw from this class following the third Friday of the quarter be sure to do so using the procedures specified by the Registrar's office.  Failure to officially withdraw from a course will result in a failing grade recorded on your transcript.  Schedule adjustment forms are available from your adviser or the Registrar's Office.

CLASS POLICIES:

(1)	Attendance is expected.
(2)	Students are responsible for all material and assignments presented in class, as well as in the text.
(3)	All work assigned must be completed on time.  No late assignments will be accepted.
(4)	Students must take all exams at the scheduled date and time.  Any student with a legitimate excuse for missing an exam must contact the instructor prior to the exam.  Legitimacy of the excuse will be determined by the instructor and arrangements for a make‑up will be made.
(5)	Cheating, plagiarism, or any behavior disrespectful of fellow classmates or disruptive of class will not be tolerated.

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT:

I strictly uphold the academic misconduct guidelines requiring that "Each instructor shall report to the committee on Academic Misconduct all instances of what he/she believes to be academic misconduct."  Details regarding what constitutes academic misconduct are in the Student Handbook.  Please contact me if you have questions.

DISABILITY SERVICES:

Anyone who feels he/she may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me to arrange an appointment as soon as possible.  At the appointment we can discuss the course format, anticipate your needs and explore potential accommodations.  I rely on the Office for Disability Services for assistance in verifying the need for accommodations and developing accommodation strategies.  If you have not previously contacted the Office for Disability Services, I encourage you to do so.

DESCRIPTION OF
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Exams‑‑There will be three exams throughout the quarter, each lasting approximately 75 minutes.  Each exam will consist of 75 choice questions (worth one point each), covering only the material presented since the last exam.

Thought papers‑‑Throughout the quarter three short paper topics will be assigned in order for students to synthesize class material.  (No credit will be given until all three papers have been completed and turned in to the instructor).
	
		NOTE:  Thought paper topics:		

		1. Attachment			

		2. Grandparenthood			 

		3. Death and Dying			

COURSE GRADING:

Grades will be awarded according to a point system.  Each course requirement will have a point value as indicated below:

		3 exams @ 075 points each				225 points
		3 thought papers @ 25 points each			075 points
		In‑class discussion/attendance			030 points
		Total							330 points

 	Final course grades will be determined as follows:

	313-330 (95%-100%)	= A
	297-312 (90%- 94%)	= A- 
	284-296 (86%- 89%)  = B+
	274-283 (83%- 85%)	= B
	261-273 (79%- 82%)  = B-	
	251-260 (76%- 78%)  = C+	
	241-250 (73%- 75%)  = C			
	228-240 (69%- 72%)  = C-
	218-227 (66%- 68%)  = D+
	208-217 (63%- 65%)  = D
	below 207 (62% or less) = E

		

CLASS SCHEDULE

DATE			TOPIC			READING ASSIGNMENT

June 24 		INTRODUCTION			Go over syllabus/Chapter 1

June 26	  		Scientific Research		Chapter 1

July 01			Psychosocial Theory		Chapter 2

July 03			Theories of Change		Chapter 3

July 08			Prenatal Development 	Chapter 4

July 10  			Film/Infancy			Chapter 5

July 15			Film/Toddlerhood		Chapter 6

July 17		MIDTERM I				Chapters 1‑6

July 22			Film/Early Childhood	Chapter 7

July 24			Early Childhood (con't)		"     

July 29			Middle Childhood		Chapter 8

July 31			Film/Adolescence		Chapter 9 & 10

Aug. 05			Adolescence (con't)/Review

Aug. 07		MIDTERM II			Chapters 7‑10

Aug. 12			Film/Early Adulthood	Chapter 11

Aug. 14 			Film/Middle Adulthood	Chapter 12

Aug. 19			Middle Adulthood (con't)

Aug. 21			Film/Later Adulthood	Chapter 13

Aug. 26			Very Old Age/Review	Chapter 14

Aug. 28		FINAL EXAM			Chapters 11-14
Thought Papers

Thought papers are designed to assist students in achieving deeper levels of understanding on selected topics in human development.  They are not, however, research papers‑‑students must use the Santrock text in preparing the thought papers but any other source is unnecessary.  Papers should be about 3 typed, double‑spaced pages in length.  The format of the papers is as follows:

Text material‑‑this is the first two pages of the paper and is a summary and synthesis of the topic as described in the text.  You will need to read this and any other section of the text pertaining to the subject in order to complete this section.

a.	You should begin with a/the definition of the term and document whose definition it is, e.g. Attachment‑‑is an active, affectionate, reciprocal relationship between two people; sometimes called love (Santrock, p. 45).

b.	Following this you should summarize the major content areas of the topic, e.g.: "Our text states that Mary Ainsworth, a pioneer in the study of Attachment, devised a diagnostic tool called the 'strange situation' in order to measure whether or not infants and their caregivers were attached to each other." 

c.	Summarize your findings.  NOTE!! If you quote something out of the text be sure to cite the page number where you found it.

Your material‑‑this is the third page of the paper and is a discussion of how the term or topic effected you personally.  Don't simply write that you thought the topic was interesting, rather tell me how you struggled with it.  For instance, although many of you may not have first hand knowledge of the example listed above‑‑retirement‑‑no doubt you have observed someone who has retired, like a parent, grandparent, neighbor, etc.  Tell me what you observed, how it touched your life, how you processed it, etc.  I want to know that you "chewed on" the topic. 

Be sure to place the following information somewhere on each paper:

				Your name and the Date

NOTE: Don't forget that every student must complete all of the thought papers‑‑you will not receive credit for any paper until I have received all three.  This means if you only hand in one paper (and you receive a 25 on it) you will not receive the 25 points in the final computation of your scores.  Furthermore, you are expected to submit your papers on time‑‑only extenuating circumstances that can be documented will alter this.