NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title: General Psychology
Course Prefix & Number: PSYC2301	Section Number: 406	Semester: 161S
Semester Credit Hours: 3	Lecture Hours: 3	Lab Hours: 0
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.
Course Prerequisite(s):
Required Course Materials:   Access/Connect Code only – The Science of Psychology by Laura A. King, 3rd edition, McGraw Hill 9781259973925

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Rene Hernandez
Campus/Office Location:	Corinth
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:	rhernandez@nctc.edu

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
1	Midterm	100
1	Final Exam	100
10	Learn Smart Activities (Of 13)	100
	Attendance (See Below)	100
	Extra Credit Paper (See Below)	40

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

	At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1.	Identify various research methods and their characteristics used in the scientific study of psychology.
2.	Describe the historical influences and early schools of thought that shaped the field of psychology.
3.	Describe some of the prominent perspectives and approaches used in the study of psychology.
4.	Use terminology unique to the study of psychology.
5.	Describe accepted approaches and standards in psychological assessment and evaluation.
6.	Identify factors in physiological and psychological processes involved in human behavior.

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance is a vital part of your classroom experience. However, I also understand that things happen and are often outside of our control.

 

Every student will begin the class with 100 attendance points. Additionally, you will be given two "free" absences. There are intended to help you get through emergency situations. Every absence from class after your first two (3rd, 4th, etc.) will result in 10 points being taken from your attendance points.

 

Example: A student who misses 4 class periods throughout the entire semester will receive an attendance grade of 80.

Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class. If you arrive late it is your responsibility to meet with the instructor after class (or during breaks) to get yourself marked as present.

 

 

LEARN SMART ACTIVITY POLICY

Thirteen (13) Learn Smart Activities will be assigned this semester. However, only your top ten (10) scores will count toward your grade. This will help you to be able to better adapt to the Learn Smart program.

Assignments are due by the date and time listed on the schedule below. Assignments for the first half of the class will be available on 08/22/2016. Assignments for the second half of the class will be available on 10-17-2016.  NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

 

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

Date	Topic (Come Prepared for...)	Complete Your Learn Smart Activity By…
08-22-2016	Chapters 1 & 2	08-29-2016 at 5:00 PM
08-29-2016	Chapter 3	08-29-2016 at 5:00 PM
09-05-2016	HOLIDAY- NO CLASS	-
09-12-2016	Chapter 4	09-12-2016 at 5:00 PM
09-19-2016	Chapter 6	09-19-2016 at 5:00 PM
09-26-2016	Chapter 8	09-26-2016 at 5:00 PM
10-03-2016	Chapter 9/Review	10-03-2016 at 5:00 PM
10-17-2016	Midterm (Chapters 1,2,3,4,6,8, & 9)	-
10-24-2016	Chapter 10	10-24-2016 at 5:00 PM
10-31-2016	Chapter 11	10-31-2016 at 5:00 PM
11-7-2016	Chapter 12	11-7-2016 at 5:00 PM
11-14-2016	Chapter 13	11-14-2016 at 5:00 PM
11-21-2016	Chapter 15	11-21-2016 at 5:00 PM
11-28-2016	Chapter 16/Review OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT DUE	11-28-2016 at 5:00 PM
12-5-2016	Final Exam (Chapters 10,11,12,13,15, & 16)	-

 

 

LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 3, 2016.

 

 

 

 

Extra Credit Paper- Class Summary Report

• The paper must be submitted as a complete paper. This means you will need an introduction and conclusion.
• Appropriate grammar, punctuation, and spelling is required.
• Citations from your book or any other source must follow APA guidelines.
• Your paper must include at least one (1) source other than your textbook. Use your best judgment when choosing your source(s).
• Every submitted paper must include at least one (1) paragraph summarizing the important points of every chapter that we covered in this class. This means that you will need to have a paragraph covering each of the following chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17.
• Your paper must include at least one (1) paragraph summarizing your thoughts on the material that was covered and what you've learned. Additionally, you may wish to let me know how what you learned has influenced your life.
• Your paper is due in my e-mail box by 5:00 PM on 11-28-2016. Late papers will not be accepted.

 

 

 

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. 

 

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Dr. Leslie Kelley
Office Location:	Corinth Campus, Room 336
Telephone Number:	940-498-6424 (Email preferred)
E-mail Address:	lkelley@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Dean Sara Alford
Office Location:	Flower Mound 200C
Telephone Number:	972-899-8414
E-mail Address:	salford@nctc.edu