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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
9781259973925
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Tanaye Pope, MA, LSSP, NCSP
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth/Room 331
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Telephone Number:
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Email Preferred
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E-mail Address:
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spope@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
14 Weekly quizzes @ 10 pts. 140
14 Applying Knowledge @ 10 pts. 140
1 Midterm 100
1 Final Exam 100
1 Group Project @ 90 pts. 90
30 Class Participation/Attend @ 1pt 30
Total Possible Points = 600
Grades are determined on the following basis:
A=90% 540 points or higher
B-80-89% 480-539 points
C=70-79% 420-479 points
D=60-69% 360-419 points
F=Below 60% Below 360 points
Applying Knowledge (A.K.): Fourteen Weekly AK assignments will be required and are worth 10 points each. These assignments are very brief typewritten assignments (1 to 2 paragraphs). These are found at the end of each chapter. Students will choose one question to write about. See syllabus for due dates. This assignment will be turned in on Canvas. Late assignment will not be accepted.
Group Presentation: Groups and topics TBA.
Weekly Quizzes: This course will have 14 Weekly Quizzes worth 10 points each. These can be assessed via Canvas and are taken after associated chapter reading has been completed.
See syllabus for due dates. No makeup assessments will be allowed.
Class Participation/Attendance: Attend and actively participate in all classes and discussions. Class participation points are based on this requirement.
Midterm- Will consist of T/F, Multi choice, matching and essay questions. Worth 100pts
Final Exam- Will consist of T/F, Multi choice, matching and essay questions. Worth 100pts. Not Comprehensive.
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
Attendance is expected and will be taken only during the first 15 minutes of class. After this time, you will be considered late and have to sign at end of class. Failure to do so, will result in being marked absent. Academic policies relating to attendance are followed as identified in the NCTC Student Handbook
Additionally…I want you all to be successful in this class and enjoy the class.
- As such, please complete assigned reading and activities prior to class, and be prepared to make inquires about anything not fully understood.
- Attend and actively participate in all classes and discussions. Class participation points are based on this requirement.
- Complete AKs ( 1 to 2 paragraphs)
- Participate in group presentation (Groups and topics TBD)
- Take required Mid-term and Final Exam
- Reflect, through your behavior and demeanor, the dignity and respect befitting an adult
learner.
- If you are having difficulty in the coursework, please notify instructor immediately so that assistance may be offered to you.
- Please show courtesy to your instructor and fellow classmates by silencing your phone
upon entering class. If you need to take an emergency call, please step outside the
classroom
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Aug 23 Introductions, Review of Syllabus
Psych activity
Aug 25 What is Psychology
Chap 1 Overview, In class assignment
Aug 30 Scientific Method/Chap 2 Overview
Quiz due
Sept 1 Scientific Method/Chap 2
Applying Knowledge #2 due
Sept 6 Bio of Behavior/Chap 3 overview
Quiz due
Sept 8 Bio of Behavior/Chap 3
Applying Knowledge #3 due
Sept 13 Sensation and Perception/Chap 4 Overview
Quiz due
Sept 15 Sensation and Perception/Chap 4
Applying Knowledge #4 due
Sept 20 States of Consciousness/Chap 5 Overview
Quiz due
Sept 22 States of Consciousness/Chap 5
Applying Knowledge #5 due
Sept 27 Learning/Chap 6 Overview
Quiz due
Sept 29 Learning/Chap 6
Applying Knowledge #6 due
Oct 4 Memory/Chap 7 Overview
Quiz due
Oct 6 Memory/Chap 7
Applying Knowledge # 7due
Oct 11 Thinking, intelligence/ Chap 8 Overview
Quiz due
Oct 13 Mid Term
Applying Knowledge # 8 due
Oct 18 Human Development/Chap 9 Overview
Quiz due
Oct 20 Independent Research-Group Project-NO CLASS
Applying Knowledge # 9 due
Oct 25 Motivation & Emotion/Chap 10 Overview
Quiz due
Oct 27 Motivation & Emotion/Chap 10
Applying Knowledge # 10 due
Nov 1 Gender, Sex and Sexuality/Chap 11 Overview
Quiz due
Nov 3 Gender, Sex and Sexuality/Chap 11
Applying Knowledge # 11 due
Nov 8 Personality/ Chap 12 Overview
Quiz due
Nov10 Personality/ Chap 12
Applying Knowledge # 12 due
Nov 15 Psych Disorders/Chap 15 Overview
Quiz due
Nov 17 Psych Disorders/Chap 15
Applying Knowledge # 13 due
Nov 22 Therapies/Chap 16
Quiz due
Nov 24- Happy Thanksgiving-No Class
Nov 29 Therapies/Guest Speaker
Applying Knowledge # 14 due
Dec 1 Group Presentations
Dec 6 Group Presentations
Dec 8- Final Exam
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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