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Course Learning Goals :
- to develop a working knowledge base related to female anatomy, physiology, endocrinology and the ways in which these systems interact with women’s behavior that will stay with you long after this class is over
- to understand how science and politics interplay in research on women’s biology, psychology and biopsychology
- to understand the biological and psychological correlates of various segments of women’s lives from puberty to menopause.
- to formulate written and oral arguments based on scientific evidence
- to listen to beliefs and opinions of individuals who both agree and disagree with your own perspective in a respectful and considered fashion and expend effort to understand the multiple viewpoints that are all supported by current evidence
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Readings:
There is no textbook for this course. All readings will be available on electronic course reserves accessible from the library homepage. Most readings are in the folder labeled "Lecture readings." Readings specific to discussion topics to be read by the entire class (assuming the reading is not also on the lecture-related reading list) and those specifically assigned for those students preparing papers and leading discussions on a discussion topic are in folders labeled with the topic title. Instructions on accessing the readings are provided below. The order and timing of lecture-related readings is on the course syllabus and reading list. Readings for discussion topics are noted on the Discussion Sections page of this website.
Readings related to lecture can also be purchased as a Xerox packet from RAMS Copy Center, 4144 University Way NE. Readings related to various discussion topics and not assigned for the entire class can only be accessed through electronic reserves.
Accessing Electronic Reserves:
1. Access to electronic reserves is through the library homepage:
http://www.lib.washington.edu/
2. Under "Services", click on "Course Reserves."
3. From here, you can access reserves for this course through course number (either "Women 357" or "Psychology 357" will work) or by entering "Kenney" as course instructor. In all cases, your entry must match the way it is here. Abbreviations and misspellings mess things up.
4. Click on "Electronic Readings for......".
5. You will then be asked to enter your UWNetID (this is the part of your UW e-mail address before the @) and password.
6. You must read and accept the copyright restrictions.
7. Click on "Connect to this Title On Line."
8. Click on a reading title/author to access an article.
If you wish to print a copy of the article, using the printer icon on the Acrobat Reader toolbar typically works best.
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Course Podcast and Screencast:
The course is being both podcast and screencast this quarter. These recordings are intended as a supplement to lecture attendance and not as a replacement for being in the classroom. They certainly are useful if you must miss an isolated lecture now and then during the quarter or to catch information that you missed on the first pass in lecture. They can also be useful for reviewing. History with podcasting in this course has shown that students who utilize the podcasts in lieu of lecture attendance perform significantly more poorly on course exams than do students who attend lectures regularly (not to mention the fact that you'll miss the quick quizzes if you don't come to lecture).
Podcasts:
Podcasts are audio recordings of course lectures that you can listen to using your computer and which can be downloaded to your computer, iPod, MP3 player or similar device. You DO NOT need an iPod to listen to these recordings. Your home computer will do just fine. You will have to download a program like iTunes to be able to access these lectures but you can get that for free for your computer. Instructions on how to get it are found below.
On-demand audio content is available for this
course at the following URL:
http://www.css.washington.edu/course/PSYCH357A
You will be prompted to logon with your UWNetID
when accessing the web page where the recordings
and RSS feeds are located. You can listen to the
lectures by clicking on the "audio recording" links, or you can subscribe to the lecture series
by using the RSS feed. You will need a podcast
aggregator or podcacher such as iTunes if you are
going to subscribe to the lecture series.
* On-demand audio subscription instructions for iTunes are located here:
http://www.css.washington.edu/PodcastingSubscription
* Frequently asked questions about the On-demand Audio Service are located here:
http://www.css.washington.edu/wiki/Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_On-Demand_Audio_Service
* On-demand Audio Service Terms of Use are located here:
http://www.css.washington.edu/wiki/On-Demand_Audio_Content_Terms_of_Use
Screencasts:
Automated On-line Video Screencasting is being used in this course. Screencast recordings of the classes will be located at:
http://www.css.washington.edu/course/PSYCH357A
Access to the on-line recordings is limited to instructors, teaching assistants, and students
enrolled in the class. You will be prompted to logon with your UWNetID when you attempt to view the Screencasting Web pages. If you are not officially enrolled in Psychology or Women 357 you will not have access to the screencasts.
To watch a Screencast, click the Screencast link. Adobe Flash Player is required. Visit the Adobe Flash Player Download Center if Flash is not installed on your computer:
http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer/
* Automated Video Screencasting Service Terms of Use are located here:
http://www.css.washington.edu/wiki/Automated_Video_Screencasting_Terms_of_Use
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== Support: ==
End-user technical support for the Automated Video Screencasting Pilot Service consists of verifying that the service is functioning. Total outages, such as the Classroom Portal not being available, should be reported to our help desk by sending e-mail to CLASSRM@u. The help desk will verify whether the service is working or not, and can send out FAQs or generic configuration instructions. The CSS help desk does not provide any additional end-user support. The Automated Video Screencasting Pilot Service is provided on an "as is"? and "as available"? basis. Technology is not always perfect, and recording errors can happen.
== Community-Based Customer Service and Support Pilot ==
Students can get answers to general questions about screencasting or podcasting through our "Get Satisfaction" community-based customer service pilot. There is a link to "Get Satisfaction" on the lower right side of the page where the classroom recordings are located. A free account is required for posting or replying to questions. Questions and answers can be viewed by anyone, however; no account is required to view topics and responses.
== Archives and Copies ==
Archives are not maintained for these recordings. The recordings will be removed from the Web server two weeks after the class has ended.
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Office Hours and Locations and Contact Information :
Instructor:
Prof. Nancy J. Kenney
Office Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays,
11:35-12:25
& by appointment
Location: Guthrie 306
e-mail: nkenney@u.washington.edu
Phone: 206-543-2563 TA's:
Andrew Fleming
Office Hour: Mondays, 11:00-noon & by appointment
Location: Psychology Study Center, 210 JHN Annex
e-mail: fleming3@u.washington.edu
Tami Rigterink
Office Hour: Tuesdays 2:00-3:00 & by appointment
Location: Psychology Study Center, 210 JHN Annex
e-mail: trigter@u.washington.edu
Chance Sims
Office Hour: Wednesdays, 12:20-1:20 & by appointment
Location: PDL B111
e-mail: simsc@u.washington.edu
Tutors:
Shannon Carnes (Service Learning)
e-mail: carnes2@u.washington.edu
Shannon Garcia (Service Learning)
e-mail: garcis@u.washington.edu
Angela Garza
e-mail: garzaam@u.washington.edu
Sonnet Lauberth
e-mail: sonnetl@u.washington.edu
Rachelle Moore (Service Learning)
e-mail: rrm4@u.washington.edu
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Class Meeting Times and Location:
Lecture: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:20, Kane 110
Discussion Sections:
AA Thursday 1:30-2:20, MGH 284
AB Thursday, 2:30-3:20, MGH 284
AC Friday, 8:30-9:20, BAG 108
AD Friday, 9:30-10:20, BAG 108
AE Friday, 10:30-11:20, MGH 254
AF Friday, 11:30-12:20, MGH 271
Important Notices Related to Quiz Section Attendance:
- Due to the planned discussion format for quiz sections, it is important that you regularly attend the quiz section for which you are officially registered. Not only does this add up to course credit but regular attendance also improves the collegiality and cohesiveness of the discussion group. Each of you will be asked to share the lead role for one discussion meeting. Failure to attend the appropriate section meeting on that day will have severe detrimental effects on your grade.
- If you cannot make your own quiz section time at some point during the quarter, you can attend an alternate section meeting for that week in order to participate in the scheduled discussion or review. This, of course, assumes that you are not playing a lead role in the discussion that week. When attending an alternate section meeting, it is critical that you indicate your typical section on the sign-in sheet.
- Absence on the day you are expected to help lead the discussion is to be avoided at all costs. No one should miss the section meeting when they are scheduled to co-lead the discussion. If serious conditions arise that will prevent you from being in class on your assigned date, please inform your TA immediately. If your reason for missing section is deemed legitimate, the TA may provide an alternative method for you to earn the related points. If the reason is not legitimate or you do not inform your TA that you will not be present, you will lose all 5 points associated with this activity.
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Service Learning
You may choose to complete this course through a service-learning option. This option is designed to help students directly connect course information to real-world situations. Students selecting this option will be asked to select a placement site related to women's health or service from a list designed by the Carlson Leadership and Service Center specifically for this course. Once you have selected your site, you must attend an orientation at that site (check site description for the time and day of the orientation) and spend 20-40 hours during the quarter at the placement site. On site you may be involved in a variety of activities from providing research assistance to acting as a companion for a disabled person. The specific tasks involved in each placement are indicated on the list of sites for this course. You can find that list at:
http://depts.washington.edu/leader/servicelearning/PreviousServiceCourses/spr08/Spring2008ServiceLearning.html
For additional information about Service Learning duties and benefits, go to the Service Learning page.
The grade benefits of opting for Service Learning are discussed below.
Service Learning Tutors:
Shannon Carnes (Service Learning)
e-mail: carnes2@u.washington.edu
Shannon Garcia (Service Learning)
e-mail: garcis@u.washington.edu
Rachelle Moore (Service Learning)
e-mail: rrm4@u.washington.edu
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Grading Policy
Course Grades - All Students (including students selecting the Service-Learning Option)
Course grades will be based on the percent correct out of the total possible points on the three exams - two midterms and the final, the 8 Quick Quizzes, and from quiz section related activities. Each of the 3 exams will be worth 60 points, for a total of 180 points. The 8 Quick Quizzes are worth 2 points each, for a total of 16 points. Another 66 points are attached to quiz section activities (see below). So the total possible points for the course will be 262. (Students taking advantage of the Service Learning option for this course receive an additional grading bonus as described below)
Course points will be converted to a course grade with 96% = 4.0, 95% = 3.9, 93% = 3.7, 83% = 2.7, 73% = 1.7, 63% = 0.7, etc. The course grade declines by 0.1 grade point for each 1% below 96%. If the total number of points earned is less than or equal to 62% of the total possible points, you will receive a grade of 0.0 for the course. A chart converting individual test points and cumulative course points to grade points can be found on the Current Exams page.
Service-Learning Bonus Points:
Students selecting the service-learning option can earn up to 10 course points for their involvement in service learning. Details for how these points are earned can be found on the Service Learning page. All of the service- learning points are over and above the 262 course points potentially earned from tests, paper(s)/presentation and quiz section activities. In other words, these are all bonus points and can increase your course grade substantially (see grading chart on the Current Exams page).
Discussion Sections:
Participation points: You can earn up to 16 course points (equivalent to points earned on exams) through active participation in quiz section activities. These are assigned as one point per section meeting focusing on review for exams or administrative/organizational issues and two points per section meetings focusing on discussion. Active participation requires being present for the entire discussion-section class period and taking an active part in the discussion. Arrival 10 or more minutes after the start of the session or departure 10 or more minutes prior to the end of a session precludes active involvement. Being physically present in the classroom without active involvement in the discussion does not count as participation.
Papers and Discussion Leader:
Each student will be required to prepare a paper on one of the 6 discussion topics for the quarter and to work with other students assigned that same topic in taking a lead role in the discussion of that topic in the quiz section. These papers and discussions will be based on a series of recommended readings on the assigned topic. The exact instructions for the paper will be provided during the first quiz section meeting and posted on the Discussion Section page. Forty-five course points are associated with the paper and an additional 5 course points are associated with your performance as a discussion co-leader.
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