A Computer

It is more than obvious that you need a computer to take this course. In fact, it would be surprising if a student signed up for the class without having a personal computer.
Nonetheless, it is possible to complete the course in a computer lab, a library, even an internet cafe, as long as the computers available have a reliable network connection with the Shockwave plug-in described below.
Regarding said connection, it is highly advisable that it be high-speed, i.e., broad-band, DSL, satellite, or even wireless. Using a common telephone modem will prove too slow to load and run the homework software or view the videos.

The “ShockWave” Plug-In

The homework program in this course requires the plug-in Adobe ShockWave to run correctly. If your computer does not already have it, you need to click on the icon to the left to open the webpage where you can download and install the proper version for your computer system for free.
NOTE! If after installing ShockWave, it does not seem to work correctly, you should consult Adobe’s troubleshooting pages to identify and remedy the problem on your computer.

Required Textbook

Aronson, Eliot. The Social Animal. 10th edition. New York: Worth Publishers. 2007. ISBN 1-4292-0316-1.

I know from vast experience that students can purchase this book for a relatively cheap price via the internet. Of the sites I would recommended, perhaps the best is www.bookfinder.com, because it lists vendors who sell the book and it provides pricing comparisons.
As an alternative, I understand that the USU bookstore has this book, albeit probably at a higher price than you can find online.
NOTE: The 10th edition is very different from earlier editions. If you purchase any previous edition you will be missing important information for the homework and tests.
ALSO NOTE: You must order the book immediately or you will not be able to complete the first homework assignments on time and will consequently lose points according to the rules.

If you have problems purchasing your book, you could try calling the publisher directly at their toll-free technical support number: (800) 936-6899 (available 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M., Eastern Time, Monday through Friday). You could also send an e-mail message to techsupport@bfwpub.com or visit their website http://bfwpub.com/techsupport.

Supplementary Materials

Although not required, the free supplementary student web site that Worth Publishers has created to accompany the textbook contains helpful study aides (e.g., flash cards, practice quizzes, etc.). If you wish to take advantage of those ancillary materials, you will need to register as a student at that website. Just be sure to jot down your registration username and password and keep them in a safe place so that you can open the supplements throughout the semester. There is no need to submit any results from the supplements to the instructor, since they will not count toward your grade. Just have fun with them!
Similarly, although not required, you are more than welcome to peruse my lecture notes for each chapter accessible from the course calendar, and compare them to your own notes from the readings. If interested, you can also watch videos that might enhance your understanding of the concepts studied. You can open those outlines and videos by clicking on their links in the course calendar. Enjoy!
Finally, as you already know from the home page for this syllabus, there are chat sessions held at 7:00-8:00 PM on the Thursdays designated in the course calendar. Attendence is completely voluntary, and does not affect your grade in any way, but some students find that participation in these chats can help them understand more clearly the concepts that they are learning. We hope to “see” you there!

	The homework program in this course requires the plug-in Adobe ShockWave to run correctly. If your computer does not already have it, you need to click on the icon to the left to open the webpage where you can download and install the proper version for your computer system for free.
	NOTE!	If after installing ShockWave, it does not seem to work correctly, you should consult Adobe’s troubleshooting pages to identify and remedy the problem on your computer.