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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: General Psychology
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Course Prefix & Number: PSYC2301
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Section Number:
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Semester: 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 (NCTC Catalog):
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):
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Required Course Materials:
Access/Connect Code only – The Science of Psychology by Laura A. King, 3rd edition, McGraw Hill
KING LSC CNCT AC SCI PSYCH 3 2014
9781259973925
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Joe Rivas
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Campus/Office Location:
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North Central Texas College (Corinth Campus, 3rd Floor, Room 336)
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Telephone Number:
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(940) 498-6414 (Prefer Email)
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E-mail Address:
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Jar4470@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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10%
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Quizzes (6 Short Quizzes)
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60
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10%
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Discussion Forums (5)
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90
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15%
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Scottish Rite Hospital/Alternative Assignment
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45
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15%
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Final Reflection Paper
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60
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10%
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Student Online Participation
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10
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20%
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Midterm Exam
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120
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20%
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Final Exam
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120
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100% of Graded Course Elements
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Total Amount of Possible Points
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505 Possible Points
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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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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6.
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Identify factors in physiological and psychological processes involved in human behavior.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 3, 2016.
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
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
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
x Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
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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