NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings. Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.
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Course Title: Introduction to General Psychology
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Course Prefix & Number: PSYC 2301
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Section Number: 342
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Term Code: 161S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description: General psychology is a survey of the major psychological topics, theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Course Type:
- Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
- WECM Course
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Name of Instructor:
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Matt Diggs
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Campus/Office Location:
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Online (By Appointment Only)
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6295 (Corinth Departmental Assistant)
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E-mail Address:
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mdiggs@nctc.edu
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REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
The Science of Psychology, 3rd Edition. Laura A. King. McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 978-1259973925
The college has partnered with McGraw-Hill to provide an e-book/code option directly available through the campus for under $100. They will not have a physical book. You will have the option to order a loose leaf book for around $30 more through the bookstore. Alternatively, you can order a physical book online. I do not require the e-book in the class nor will you be forced to use the Connect software.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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13
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Quizzes over the textbook chapters (13 * 40 = 520 points)
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52%
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4
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Open book quizzes over 4 chapters (4 * 20 = 80 points)
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8%
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1
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Critical Thinking Quiz (40 points)
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4%
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1
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Final Paper (300 points)
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30%
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3
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Paper Prep Assignments (3 * 20 = 60 points)
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6%
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10
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Extra Credit Discussion Board (15 x 5 = 75 pts) (Not Guaranteed!)
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Up to 7.5% (extra)
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Student Learning Outcome
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Identify various research methods and their characteristics used in the scientific study of psychology.
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Describe the historical influences and early schools of thought that shaped the field of psychology.
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Describe some of the prominent perspectives and approaches used in the study of psychology.
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Use terminology unique to the study of psychology.
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Describe accepted approaches and standards in psychological assessment and
evaluation.
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I Identify factors in physiological and psychological processes involved in human behavior.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
This is a complete online course, therefore attendance is not kept. The students that received A’s were most likely to log on several times a week.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
x Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
x Social Responsibility
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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Topic
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General Description of Subject Matter
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Chapter 1
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Introduction to Psychology’s History
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Chapter 2
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Introduction to Psychology’s Research
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Chapter 3
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Introduction to Neuroscience
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Chapter 4
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Introduction to Sensation and Perception Processes
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Chapter 5
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Introduction to Dreams, Drugs, Sleep Cycles and Altered States of Consciousness
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Chapter 6
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Introduction to Learning – Classical and Operant Conditioning
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Chapter 7
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Introduction to Memory
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Chapter 8
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Introduction to Cognition, how we learn language and become creative and an introduction to the theories of intelligence
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Chapter 9
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Introduction to Human Development
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Chapter 10
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Introduction to Motivation and Emotion
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Chapter 11
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Introduction to Human Sexuality
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Chapter 12
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Introduction to Personality
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Chapter 13
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Introduction to Social Psychology
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Chapter 14
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Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology
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Chapter 15
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Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
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Chapter 16
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Introduction to Therapy
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Chapter 17
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Introduction to Health Psychology
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Final Paper
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Final Exam applying all material to one’s own life or an alternative research paper achieving same results.
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DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR DEPARTMENT CHAIR & INSTRUCTIONAL DEAN
If you have a concern that we are not able to resolve, you may contact the department chair for further assistance. Please note that if you contact the department chair prior to discussing the issue with me, then the department chair will simply ask you to discuss the matter with me first, before he becomes involved. If you do not feel comfortable discussing the issue with me, you are free at any time to contact the department chair.
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Leslie Kelley
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room 336
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6424 (Email preferred)
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E-mail Address:
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lkelley@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dean Sara Alford
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Office Location:
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Flower Mound 200C
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8414
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E-mail Address:
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salford@nctc.edu
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