Describe characteristics of the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains of development at each stage of the lifespan. Understand the terminology, major theoretical viewpoints, and research methodologies associated with developmental psychology. Demonstrate knowledge of influential developmental research associated with each stage of the lifespan. Delineate key developmental issues such as the interplay of nature and nurture, the influence of gender, the effects of culture and society on human development. Black Hawk College has a strict attendance policy.
Regular attendance is required and class roll is taken regularly.
Excessive absences often result in the drop of a letter grade in your final grade for this course. If you intend to drop this class, please take the initiative to remove your name from the roster at the registrar's office. This method essentially creates a mathematically determined grading curve. Incompletes are reserved for emergency situations. If you need to arrange an incomplete, please contact me to work out a written agreement.