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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings. Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.
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Course Title: Introduction to Psychology
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Course Prefix & Number: Psyc 2301
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Section(s) No: 502
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Term Code: 161S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours:
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Course Description: An introduction to the scientific study of human and animal behavior, with the emphasis on the basic processes of learning, perception, motivation, emotion, personality and adjustment.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Course Type:
- Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
- WECM Course
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Name of Instructor:
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Francia Smalley-Noble
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth/331
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6295
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E-mail Address:
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fnoble@nctc.edu
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Leslie Kelley
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus/Rm. 337
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6424
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E-mail Address:
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lkelley@nctc.edu
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REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
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The Science of Psychology, 3rd Edition
Laura A. King
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-803540-1
INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING GOALS
A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.
Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.
Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.
Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.
PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT
NCTC seeks to implement its goal of offering quality general education curriculum in all associate degrees by offering a core of general education courses designed to help students achieve academic, career and lifelong goals. Acquiring knowledge, thinking critically, and utilizing the methodologies of various disciplines exposed students to experiences that serve to advance their personal growth. The chief focus of the General Education Core Curriculum at NCTC is to emphasize Exemplary Educational Objectives and Basic Intellectual Competencies.
DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE STATEMENT
The NCTC Social Science Department provides students at NCTC a strong foundation in the liberal arts that is essential for career success, leadership, global citizenship, and a lifetime of learning. The department provides students with a broad knowledge and understanding of the world; significant intellectual, critical thinking and practical skills; and a strong sense of civic responsibility for enriching their lives and making a difference in society.
STATEMENT OF SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE EXPECTED OF NCTC GRADUATES
NCTC seeks to implement its goal of offering a core of general education courses designed to help students achieve academic, career and lifelong goals. The chief focus of the General Education Core Courses at NCTC is to emphasize basic intellectual competencies and broad intellectual perspectives.
CORE CURRICULUM COMPONENT AREA
The overall objective of the Social & Behavioral Science component area is to increase students’ knowledge of how social and behavioral scientists discover, describe, and explain the behaviors and interactions among individuals, groups, institutions, events and ideas. Such knowledge will better equip students to understand themselves and the roles they play in addressing the issues facing humanity.
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE: EXEMPLARY EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (EEOs)
(SBS1) To employ the appropriate methods, technologies and data that social and
behavioral scientists use to investigate the human condition.
(SBS2) To examine social institutions and processes across a range of historical periods, social structures, and cultures.
(SBS3) To use and critique alternative explanatory systems or theories.
(SBS4) To develop and communicate alternative explanations or solutions for
contemporary social issues.
(SBS5) To analyze the effects of historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and global forces on the area under study.
(SBS6) To comprehend the origins and evolution of U.S. and Texas political systems, with focus on the growth of political institutions, the constitution of the U.S. and Texas,
federalism, civil liberties, and civil and human rights.
(SBS7) To understand the evolution and current role of the U.S. in the world.
(SBS8) To differentiate and analyze historical evidence (documentary and statistical) and differing points of view.
(SBS9) To recognize and apply reasonable criteria for the acceptability of historical
Evidence and social research.
(SBS10) To analyze, critically assess, and develop creative solutions to public policy problems.
(SBS11) To recognize and assume one’s responsibility as a citizen in a democratic society by learning to think for oneself, by engaging in public discourse, and by obtaining information through the news media and other appropriate information sources about politics and public policy.
(SBS12) To identify and understand differences and commonalities within diverse cultures.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
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1) Identify historical and current theories in the field of psychology.
2) Describe and list the strengths and weaknesses of scientific method of research.
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3) Identify and define the basic structures and functions of the nervous system, and explain its effects on behavior and mental processes.
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4) Explain the basic differences between sensation and perception.
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5) Identify and describe the various states of consciousness.
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6) Compare and contrast the basic principles and procedures of learning theories.
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7) Define and describe types of memory and forgetting processes.
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8) Identify the theories of intelligence.
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9) Describe and explain process of language acquisition.
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10) Define motivation & emotion. Explain their role in decision making.
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11) Describe the major stages of development from conception through adulthood.
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12) Differentiate between the major theories of personality development (e.g., Psychoanalysis, Humanistic, Trait, etc.).
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13) Explain connections between stress and health. Appraise various coping strategies.
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14) Identify psychological disorders. Describe key factors involved in their assessment and treatment.
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15) Research and compose an essay assignment/argument using proper grammar/English and basic computer skills.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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Topic
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Topic
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Introducing Psychology
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Personality
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Scientific Method
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Social Psychology
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Biological Foundations of Behavior
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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Sensation and Perception
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Psychological Disorders
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Consciousness
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Therapies
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Conditioning and Learning
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Health Psychology
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Memory
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Cognition and Intelligence
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Human Development
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Motivation and Emotion
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Gender, Sex, and Sexuality
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BASIC INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES FOR THIS COURSE
READING – Reading at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials – books, articles and documents. A core curriculum should offer student the opportunity to master both general methods of analyzing printed materials and specific methods for analyzing the subject matter of individual disciplines.
WRITING – Competency in writing is the ability to produce clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience. Although correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation are each a sine qua non in any composition, they do not automatically ensure that the composition itself makes sense or that the writer has much of anything to say. Students need to be familiar with the writing process including how to discover a topic and how to develop and organize it, how to phrase it effectively for their audience. These abilities can be acquired only through practice and reflection.
SPEAKING – Competence in speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience. Developing this competency includes acquiring poise and developing control of the language through experience in making presentations to small groups, to large groups, and through the media.
LISTENING – Listening at the college level means the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken communication.
CRITICAL THINKING – Critical thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate arguments and to construct alternative strategies. Problem solving is one of the applications of critical thinking, used to address an identified task.
COMPUTER LITERACY – Computer literacy at the college level means the ability to use computer-based technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information. Core-educated students should have an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology, and should have the tools necessary to evaluate and learn new technologies as they become available.
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Last day to Withdraw
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For the Fall 2064 semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 3, 2016
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Student Rights & Responsibilities
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NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog. All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.
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Scholastic Integrity
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Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Disability Services (OSD)
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The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.
On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.
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
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Early Alert and CARES
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The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.
The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail toCARESTeam@nctc.edu. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.
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Support Services
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Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more. http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx
Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized support services.
http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx
Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information. http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx
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Scholastic Integrity
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Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct [FLB (LOCAL)]” #20 on page 175.
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Student Success
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. This program also links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free 24/7 online tutoring and helps new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. All students are invited to visit the Student Success Center on the Corinth Campus go to rooms 170, 182, or 188; on the Gainesville Campus go to rooms 114 or 111; on the Flower Mound Campus go to room 111, on the Bowie Campus go to room 124.
Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services
The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who need assistance in financing their education. The first step for financial aid is to complete a FAFSA. For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office.
Tobacco-Free Campuses
Beginning January 1, 2012, ALL campuses of North Central Texas College will be tobacco-free. NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco on campus property. Information on tobacco cessation program is available for students, faculty, staff who wish to stop using tobacco products. Go to http://www.nctc.edu/TobaccoFree/index.html and click on "Tobacco Cessation Programs" for more information. For questions or concerns please contact the Office of Vice President of Student Services at 940.668.4240.
Student Success Centers Fall 2014
940-668-4209 or 940-498-6412
http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Tutoring.aspx
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NCTC
Campus:
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Corinth
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Gainesville
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Flower Mound
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Bowie/Graham
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Math Lab*
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Mon – Thurs
9am - 7pm
Friday 9am – 3 pm
Saturday 9am – 1pm
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Mon, Tue, Thurs
9am – 4pm
Wed 9am- 6pm
Friday 9am – 2pm
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Mon & Wed
9am – 5:30 pm
Tue & Thurs
10am – 5 pm
Fridays 9am – 11am
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Rebecca Graves/
Ginny Renner
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Writing Lab*
(By Appointment)
Hist 1301 SI
Supplemental
Instruction
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Mon - Thur
9am – 5pm
Fridays
9am – 3 pm
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Mon – Thurs
9:00am – 3:00pm
Fridays
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Mon & Thur
9am – 5pm
Tue & Wed
9am – 4pm
Fridays 9am - 3pm
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Carol
Marmaduke/
Nancy Clayborn
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*Hours subject to change based on tutor availability, see web site above for updated hours
Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction- Offered by GradeResults and in-person in the Student Success Center labs
Online tutoring - GradeResults at www.graderesults.com. Use your CANVAS username and the password – studentsuccess - to login. Questions?
Contact Mary Martinson (mmartinson@nctc.edu), Dean of Student Success or Penny Cogbill (pcogbill@nctc.edu), Departmental Assistant. Corinth Campus contact Cheryl Capuchina (ccapuchina@nctc.edu), Coordinator of Student Success or Camrunn Beck (cbeck@nctc.edu), Learning Resource Specialist.
Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD)
OSD Program Coordinator and Specialist provide strategies for academic success; individual, career, and academic counseling services; referrals to campus and community services, and assistance with admission and registration. It is not necessary that a student with a disability disclose her/his disability to college officials if she/he is not requesting any accommodations. Contact Carol Novak,
Departmental Assistant, (cnovak@nctc.edu), 940-498-6224. Corinth - Room 170 (serves Flower Mound): Wayne Smith (kwsmith@nctc.edu, 940-498-6207
Gainesville - Room 110 (serves Bowie/Graham): Yvonne Sandmann (ysandmann@nctc.edu), 940-668-4209
Networks Childcare Reimbursement Program
This program will partially reimburse students’ daycare expenses for the days he/she is attending class. The student must declare a technical major (nursing, a certificate program of any kind, law enforcement, etc.) Gainesville Campus Room 110 (serves all campuses): Yvonne Sandmann (ysandmann@nctc.edu), 940-668-4209
TRiO
TRiO is designed to help students adjust to and complete college by providing an informative and supportive environment. To qualify for TRiO a student must have either a documented disability, OR a financial challenge, OR be a first-generation college student. Contact Julie Land, Departmental Assistant, (jland@nctc.edu), 940-498-6214.
Corinth Campus-TRiO/Room 170: Crystal Mohamed (cmohamed@nctc.edu), 940-498-6212 or Janie Grimes (jgrimes@nctc.edu), 940-498-6248
Gainesville Campus-TRiO/Room 111: Scott Pulte (spulte@nctc.edu), 940-668-4209 ext. 49
IMPORTANT DATES to REMEMBER
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September 5 Labor Day Holiday – College Closed
September 6 Official Date of Record
November 3 Last day to withdraw from a class with 'W'
November 23 College closes at 3:00 PM
November 24 – 26 Thanksgiving Holiday - College Closed
November 28 Classes Resume after Thanksgiving Holiday
December 5-8 Final exams (see final exam schedule)
December 9 Term Ends
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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1
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Participation/In-Class
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100 points
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4
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Unit Exams
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400 points
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1
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Research Paper
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200 points
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1
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Final Exam
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150 points
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Total Points Possible
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850 points
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GRADING SCALE (POINTS)
A = 850 – 765
B = 764 – 680
C = 679 – 595
D = 594 – 510
F = 509 and below