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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: 350
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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
9781259973925
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Dr. Franz Klutschkowski
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8400
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E-mail Address:
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Use Canvas Email for course contacts/ or fklutschkowski@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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14
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Exams @ 20 points each
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140
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14
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Reading Assignments
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140
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2
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Topic Papers @ 25 points each
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50
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1
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Research Paper
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80
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1
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Discussion forum
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40
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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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Identify factors in physiological and psychological processes involved in human behavior.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are expected to complete all assignments and should check the class on a regular basis for any updates or announcements.
Grades are determined on the following basis:
A=90% 405 points or higher
B-80-89% 360 – 404 points
C=70-79% 315 – 459 points
D=60-69% 270 - 314 points
F=Below 60% Below 270 points
Exams:
Twenty point exams will be given weekly (multiple choice or true false). All exams are to be taken online and must be completed before the weekly deadlines. The exams may be found within the Assignments tab of this Canvas course (you will need to have the online version of this textbook in order to access the exams).
There are no exceptions for missing an exam deadline. Exams will be available in the modules section of this course for the entire week or longer. Exams will be over the assigned chapters with one 20 question exam per chapter. Each exam may be taken twice (highest score is recorded) and will have a specified time limit. Please remember once an exam is started, it must be completed within the time limit. If the exam you are taking is stopped for any reason, only that score will be recorded when the exam is stopped (because you cannot return to the exam once stopped).
Reading Assignments:
Each chapter has a graded reading assignment. These assignments may be found within the MODULES tab of this Canvas course & then the McGraw Hill Connect tab ( you will need to have the online version of this textbook in order to access this assignment). Each reading assignment is worth 20 points each and you must complete them before the assigned deadlines.
Topic Papers (TP #1 & TP #2):
Students are required to complete two topic papers, worth 25 points each. Topics for this first paper must be selected from ideas found in one of the following textbook chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,10, and 11. The first paper is due on October 30th (although papers may be turned in anytime earlier). Late papers, for any reason will lose 10 points.
For example: a student selects a topic from Chapter 6, say, the student selects the topic of ‘Observational Learning’, then, the paper may consist of the definition of observational learning from the textbook (cite reference and page number) and ANY aspects that the student wishes to write about observational learning-such as, the history of it, how it relates to other forms of learning, how does it work, what are examples of it, does it work for everyone, etc.
The second topic paper is due Dec. 5 at the beginning of class and must be related to one of the following chapters; 12, 15 (excluding the research paper topic), 16 or 17.
These topic papers are intended to be less formal than the research paper (but must be typed). Grading: 2 pages=A; 1&1/2=B; 1=C; ½ =D.
Papers may be emailed in this Canvas Class by selecting the MODULES tab and clicking on ‘topic paper.’
Research Paper (RP):
Students are required to complete a research paper, worth 80 points relating to chapter 15 (Psychological Disorders). Please select only ONE disorder to research. One reference MUST be from the textbook. Research papers should be submitted as a file upload within this course & are due December 5 at the Final Exam date and time (there is no final exam, just the chapter 17 exam). If a student wishes to select a different topic, it must be approved by the instructor. Access to upload the research paper is found under the MODULES tab.
The research paper also must meet the following requirements;
--- American Psychological Association (APA) or MLA style.
Grading Rubrics ( pages do NOT include a title page, abstract, heading or reference page):
A = 3 pages related to the topic, double spaced, no larger than 12 pt font, at least 3 references.
B = 2 pages related to the topic, double spaced, no larger than 12 pt font, at least 2 references.
C = 1 pages related to the topic, double spaced, no larger than 12 pt font, at least 1 reference.
D = 1/2 page related to the topic, double spaced, no larger than 12 pt font, at least 1 reference.
NOTE THAT REFERENCES MUST BE USED AND SHOWN WITHIN THE BODY OF THE PAPER AND INCLUDE A COMPLETE REFERENCE LIST AT THE END OF THE PAPER.
Some extra credit may be earned for exceeding expectations on the papers
Discussion Forum (DF)
One discussion forum will be required. The discussion forum will be accessed within the modules section of this Canvas class. The forum is in two parts; an initial posting (30 points) and at least one reply to another students posting (10) points. For the initial posting students are to select any topic from the chapters we are studying in this class, describe the topic (a page number from the textbook is required); give your thoughts about the topic; and/or give related information about the topic (if you are quoting from other resources than the textbook, please note the reference). Grading; A=1page, B=1/2 page, C or D=less than ½ page depending on the quality of the posting. Postings may NOT be uploaded, they must be typed within the DF tab.
Reply postings may be made within the modules section and clicking on the initial postings and selecting any other students posting and clicking on the reply tab to make your reply. Replies may consist of adding information (give reference) to the posting as well as giving your opinions. Thoughtful responses will earn full credit. Responses such as, ‘I agree’ or ‘I really like what you presented’ etc, will not earn any credit.
Also, please note that demeaning, abusive replies are not acceptable and may be cause for loss of discussion forum points as well as possible removal from the course.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE : All exams & readings close at 11:59pm on Sundays
Aug 22 Introductions, review syllabus and class expectations
Study chapter 1
Start working on research & topic papers
Aug 28 Ch 1 Exam & Ch 1 reading assignment due
Chapter 2 reading assignment due
Sept 4 Ch 2 Exam________________________________
Chapter 3 reading assignment due
Sept 11 Ch 3 Exam_______________________________
Ch 4 reading assignment due
Sept 18 Ch 4 Exam_______________________________
DF Posting is due
Chapter 5 reading assignment due
Sept 25 Ch 5 Exam________________________________
Chapter 6 reading assignment due
Oct 2 Ch 6 Exam________________________________
Chapter 7 reading assignment due
Oct 9 Chapter 7 Exam ___________________________
Chapter 8 reading assignment due
Oct 16 Ch 8 Exam________________________________
Chapter 10 reading assignment due
Oct 23 Ch 10 Exam _________________________
Oct 30 Topic Paper # 1 is due
Chapter 11 reading assignment due
Oct 30 Ch 11 Exam__________________________
Nov 3 = Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W”
Chapter 12 reading assignment due
Nov 6 Ch 12 Exam _________ _____________
Chapter 15 reading assignment due
Nov 13 Ch 15 Exam_____________ _________
DF Reply is due
Chapter 16 reading assignment due
Nov 27 Chapter 16 Exam_______________________
Dec 5 Topic Paper # 2 is due
Dec 5 Chapter 17 reading assignment due
Dec 5 Chapter 17 Exam & Research Paper Discussion
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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