Welcome to PSY 3153, Sensation and Perception!

Please be sure to read all bullet points here and read the entire syllabus!

1. Course content

    o All course content is accessible via Canvas or on this site.
    o All exams are on Canvas!

2. Go over the syllabus

    o Get a copy of the syllabus from this content site.
    o Please go over it and note especially the section on what your grade is based on, and also when each exam is due.

3. Textbook and Lecture Videos

    o The correct textbook title and edition is listed in the syllabus. It is REQUIRED for this course!
    o The book publisher's online tools are NOT required for this course.
    o Lectures are presented as YouTube videos, one for each book chapter.
    o Link to the YouTube playlist of lectures is on this content site.

4. Grading

    o Your grade is based upon the average of all exams. See syllabus for details.
    o Late exams are NOT accepted (but see below for Technical Problems with Exams). Enter all the due dates for the exams in your planner!

5. Exam Calendar

    o The course calendar in the syllabus contains due dates for all exams!
    o Late exams are NOT accepted. Enter all the due dates for the exams in your planner!

6. Taking Exams

    o Each exam consists of multiple choice questions only.
    o Make note of the time limits for each test!
    o You will have only ONE chance to take the test!
    o Once you start the exam you MUST finish it. Make sure you are on a desktop or laptop computer on a reliable internet connection prior to starting each exam

7. Technical Problems with Exams

    o Due to the nature of computers, the internet, and Canvas, some of you will experience technical problems with an exam.
    o If you can't complete an exam due to technical problems: 
        1. Do not freak out!
        2. Do NOT contact the Department of Psychology!
        3. Contact me via email (ray.lopez@utsa.edu) as soon as possible and let me know what happened.
        4. I will verify your story and if it wasn't your fault, I can reset your exam so you can start again.
        5. No points will be deducted from your exam if it is late.

8. Contact Dr. Lopez

    o Please note office hours in the syllabus.
    o If the office hours are not good for you let me know and we can set up another time.
    o For any questions or concerns please contact me via email at ray.lopez@utsa.edu.

9.  What do I do now?

    o Note when Exam 1 is due
    o Start reading the first chapter for Exam 1
    o Watch the lecture videos for the first chapter.
    o Study the rest of the chapters and videos for Exam 1.

GOOD LUCK!!

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