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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
F 16-COURSE SYLLABUS-INTRO. PSYC. 2301.405
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Course Title: Introduction General Psychology
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Course Prefix & Number: PSYC 2301
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Section Number: 405
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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 or Recommended Course Materials:
The Science of Psychology: An Appreciative View, 3rd Edition
ISBN-10: 0078035406
E Book Access/Connect Code only –
Author: Laura A. King Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Published: October 2013
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Linda Olson, MEd., L.P.C.
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Campus/Office Location:
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Campus Office for Contact: Rm. 336, Corinth
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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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lolson@nctc.edu (Email preferred – CANVAS or NCTC)
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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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4
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EXAMS (4 EXAMS – 3 OPEN RESOURCE; 1 CLOSED RESOURCE
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400
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2
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JOURNAL OR PERIODICAL SUMMARY PAPER ON TOPICS RELATED TO TEXT CHAPTER TOPICS. (May use APA Style Format)- 1-2 pages in length.
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200
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1+
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TEAM INTERACTIVE IN CLASS AND FLEX-TIME PROJECTS
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200
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1
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ESSAY- WHAT I’VE LEARNED….REAL LIFE
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100
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1
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APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY CRITERIA GRADE
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100
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GRADE SCALE:
90%-100%=A;80-89%=B;70-79%=C;60-69%=D;
BELOW 60%=F
Please refer to class syllabus for information regarding attendance, late work, makeup tests, and other relevant information.
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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: ATTENDENCE – CLASS ATTENDENCE IS IMPORTANT. FREQUENT ABSENCE WILL INFLUENCE YOUR GRADE.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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Week
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General Description of Subject Matter
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1
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What is Psychology? – Ch. 1
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2
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Psychology’s Scientific Method- Ch. 2
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3
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Biological Foundations of Behavior- Ch. 3
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4
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Sensation & Perception- Ch. 4
States of Consciousness- Ch. 5
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5
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Learning- Ch. 6
Memory – Ch. 7
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6
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Thinking, Intelligence, & Language- Ch. 8
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7
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Human Development- Ch. 9
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8
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Motivation & Emotion – Ch. 10
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9
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Gender, Sex, and Sexuality- Ch. 11
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10
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Personality – Ch. 12
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11
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Social Psychology– Ch. 13
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12
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology- Ch. 14
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13
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Psychological Disorders – Ch. 15
Therapies Ch. 16
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14
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Health Psychology – Ch. 17
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15
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Final Test Week
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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
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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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