Instructor: Carol Barbay, Ph.D.

Email: barbacm@lamarpa.edu

Phone: 409-9846311

Office Hours:

MON & WED: 9:00-9:50 AM; 1:30 – 2:40 PM

TUE & THU: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM; 12:30-1:45 PM; 2:00 – 2:30 PM 

Additional Contact Information: Additional office time is available by appointment;

Office Location: EDUC 1 - Room 110

Life-Span Growth and Development is a study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences of a developing human from conception to death.

LIFESPAN TEXTBOOK INFORMATION

Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Instructor recommends student purchase an inexpensive hand-held calculator capable of calculating the following mathematical calculations: multiplication, division, addition, division, squaring a numerical value and finding the square root of a numerical value.

• ENGL-0302 College Reading Skills
• ENGL-0327 Integrated Reading and Writing

LEARNING OUTCOMES PSYC 2314

Learning outcomes

COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Describe the stages of the developing person at different periods of the life span from birth to death. Measured by course assignments and activities. 

2. Discuss the social, political, economic, and cultural forces that affect the development process of the individual. Measured by course assignments and activities. 

3. Identify factors of responsible personal behavior with regard to issues such as sexual activity, substance abuse, marriage and parenting. Measured by embedded test questions, course assignments and activities. 

4. Explain the biosocial, cognitive and psychological influences throughout the lifespan as an ongoing set of processes, involving both continuity and change. Measured by course assignments and activities 

5. Describe the different developmental perspectives of the major theories of development (i.e. cognitive, learning, humanistic and psychodynamic). Measured by course assignments and activities  

6. Identify examples of some of the cultural and ethnic differences that influence development throughout the lifespan. Measured by embedded test questions, course assignments and activities. 

7. Discuss the various causes or reasons for disturbances in the developmental process. Measured by course assignments and activities. 

8. Calculate current course grade accurately, using information provided by instructor relating to individual scores from projects, assignments, quizzes and exams. Measured by course assignments and activities.

* 5. Social Responsibility Skills: Students will demonstrate awareness of necessity to avoid harming the quality of life for members of family and community, residents of their state, and citizens of the earth as well as the necessity to support and contribute to the positive quality of life for these people.

MAJOR ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES 16 WEEKS CLASS - DUE DATES MAY BE CHANGED AS NEEDED  

MODULE 1 PSYC 2314

WEEK 1- BONUS Course Pretest Online ____SUN__ AUG 30____

WEEK 2 Required Attendance Assignments 1 and 2; WED___SEP 2_____20

WEEK 2 MODULE 1 Optional Bonus ICC Opinion Survey Assignment__WED__MON SEP 14___

WEEK 2 Required Preview Version 1 Psychology Core Assignment; ___FRI SEP 11____10

WEEK 2 Required Regular Assignment 1 __WED SEP 2_____25

WEEK 3 Required Special RQA Assignment 1 __WED SEP 2 ____10

WEEK 3 Required TED Talk Assignment 1; __WED SEP 9___20

WEEK 3 Bonus Module 1 SOAR Assignment WED __SEP 9___

WEEK 4 Required Quiz 1 - Chapters 1,2, 3,4 – Online SUN _SEP 20_25

WEEK 4 Required Exam 1 Chapters 1,2, 3,4, - Online SUN _SEP 20___100

MODULE 2 PSYC 2314

WEEK 5 MODULE 2 Optional Bonus ICC Opinion Survey  ___MON SEP 21___

WEEK 5 Required Preview Version 2 Psychology Core Assignment; __WED SEP 23__10

WEEK 5 Required Regular Assignment 2; __WED SEP 23___25

WEEK 5 Required Special Assignment 2; _WED SEP 23 _10

WEEK 6 Required Attendance Assignments 3 and 4; __MON SEP 28____20

WEEK 6 Optional BONUS Grade Calculation Assignment 1 _WED OCT 7_

WEEK 6 Required TED Talk Assignment 2 ; WED ___SEP 30___20

WEEK 7 Bonus Module 2 SOAR Assignment; WED ___SEP 30__

WEEK 8 Bonus Mid-Semester Bonus Quiz SUN _OCT 18___

WEEK 8 Required Quiz 2 Chapters 3,6,7,8; ONLINE SUN __OCT 18____25

WEEK 8 Required Exam 2 - Chapters 3,6,7,8; ONLINE SUN _OCT 18____100

WEEK 8 Bonus Syllabus/BB Module 2 Quiz Online __SUN __OCT 18_

MODULE 3 PSYC 2314

WEEK 9 MODULE 3Bonus ICC Opinion Survey Assignment - 3___WED___WED OCT 21___

WEEK 10 Required Attendance Assignments 5 and 6; MON __FRI OCT 30___20

WEEK 10 Required Regular Assignment 3 __FRI OCT 30___25

 WEEK 10 Required Special Assignment 3 _FRI OCT 30__      ___10

WEEK 11 Required TED Talk Assignment 3 ; WED __NOV 4___20

WEEK 11 Bonus SOAR Assignment 3 FRI __WED NOV 4___ 

WEEK 12 Required Quiz 3 – Chapters 9,10,11,12; Online SUN _NOV 15___25

WEEK 12 Required Exam 3; Chapters 9,10,11,12; Online SUN __NOV 15___100

MODULE 4 PSYC 2314

WEEK 13 Bonus SOAR Assignment 4  MON__NOV 16 ___  

WEEK 13 Module 4 Required TED Talk Assignment 4; MON _NOV 16__40

WEEK 13 Required Regular Assignment 4; _MON NOV 16____25 

WEEK 13 Required Special Assignment 4 __MON NOV 16__20 

WEEK 13 Required Attendance Assignment 7 __TUE NOV 17 _ 10

WEEK 13 Bonus BAA 123 Assignment TUE _WED NOV 18__

WEEK 13 MODULE 4 Bonus ICC Opinion Survey Assignment 4 _WED NOV 18_

WEEK 13 Required Preview Version 3 Core Assignment; FRI  _NOV 20____10

WEEK 14 Bonus PERMA Assignment __MON NOV 23__

WEEK 14 Bonus Orientation Assignment 1 MON _NOV 23__

WEEK 15 Required Final Version Core Assignment TUE __DEC 1__130

WEEK 15 Required Quiz 4 – Chapters 13,14,15,16,17; Online SUN __DEC 6__25

WEEK 15 Required Exam 4; Chapters 13,14,15,16,17; Online SUN _DEC 6__100

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2, 2026 12:00 AM MIDNIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY DECEMBER 6, 2026 AT 11:59 PM

90 - 100=A 

80 - 89=B

70 - 79=C

60 - 69=D

Below 59 = F

NOTE: THE NUMERICAL VALUES IN THE TABLE ABOVE REPRESENT APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGES OF 1000 REQUIRED COURSE POINTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS COURSE

DETERMINATION OF FINAL GRADE

Your FINAL course letter grade will be based on an approximate percentage of 1000 total possible points as follows. REMEMBER FINAL GRADE IS DETERMINED BY A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL POINTS ONLY. FINAL GRADES DO NOT REPRESENT ANY AVERAGE VALUES.

Letter Grades                   Point Totals                  Approximate Percentages

A                             900-1000+                   90%+

B                             800-899                    80-89%

C                             700-799                    70-79%

D                             600-699                    60-69%

F                             599 and lower                59% and below

HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR GRADE AT ANY TIME DURING THE SEMESTER

1. Add all of the points you have earned as of today's date, excluding any points from practice activities.

2. Request current required total course points from instructor.

3. Divide your total points by the total number of required points as of today's date.

4. For your final semester grade divide your current total by 1000 or use the grade chart above.

5. Your final grade or interim grade will be calculated based on total points only, NOT AN "AVERAGE" GRADE.

6. Remember a request for an AVERAGE GRADE IS MEANINGLESS and should be avoided.

7. Your grade at any time during the time of the semester is based on a percentage of total earned points relative to total required points at the time of calculation

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Research has shown a strong positive relationship between attendance, active participation and college success.

I STRONGLY recommend regular participation in this course, both mental and physical. Participation will help you succeed in this course!!

Caution: I will not automatically drop your name from the class roll because you do not participate in class activities.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL COURSES

MON SEP 7,2026 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY - CAMPUS CLOSED

MON AUG 24, 2026 – First class day

WED SEP 9, 2026 - Census Date (12th class day)  

MON SEP 28, 2026 - Last day to drop a course or withdraw without academic penalty 

MON NOV 23, 2026 - Last day to drop a course or withdraw with academic penalty

WED NOV 25, 2026 --ENERGY CONSERVATION DAY; CAMPUS CLOSED

THUR-FRI NOV 26-27, 2026 -- THANKSGIVINGHOLIDAY; CAMPUS CLOSED

 THU DEC 10, 2026  Last class day

THU DEC 11, 2026 - Final grades for graduates due by 4:00 pm

FRI DEC 11, 2026 - Final grades for all others due at noon

FRI DEC 11, 2026 – Commencement, 11:00 AM AND 5:30 PM

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.