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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: 500
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Semester: 162S
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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/Office hours are online & response to emails are within 24 hours (a little longer on weekends-holidays)
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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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15
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Exams
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340
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15
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Reading Assignments
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340
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1
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Topic Paper
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20
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1
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Research Paper
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100
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Class Participation
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50
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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
Because class participation is an important part of education, attendance will be kept for each class and student participation will be noted and graded for a total of 50 points.
Grades are determined on the following basis:
A=90% 765 points or higher
B-80-89% 680 – 764 points
C=70-79% 595 – 679 points
D=60-69% 510 - 594 points
F=Below 60% Below 510 points
Exams:
Twenty point tests will be given weekly (multiple choice or true false). All tests 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). Notice that exams over chapters 12 & 15 are worth 40 points each.
There are no exceptions for missing a test deadline. Tests will be available in the modules section of this course for the entire week or longer. Tests will be over the related modules which are being discussed each week and content may include class lecture material. Each test may be taken twice (highest score is recorded) and will have a specified time limit. Please remember once a test is started, it must be completed within the time limit. If the test taking is stopped for any reason, only that score will be recorded when the test is stopped.
Reading Assignments:
Each chapter has a graded reading assignment. These assignments 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 this assignment). Each reading assignment is worth 20 points each and you must complete them before the assigned deadlines. Notice that readings over chapters 12 & 15 are worth 40 points each.
Topic Paper:
Students are required to complete one topic paper, worth 20 points ( plus 5 extra credit points for presentation, if interested in presenting). Topics for the paper must be selected from ideas found in one of the textbook chapters, excluding chapter 15.
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 (a reference cite from the textbook MUST be included in the paper 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.
Papers may be turned in early, but are due at the start of class on March 1. Late papers, for any reason will lose 10 points.
Presentations for extra credit may include; power point, handouts, or encouraging class participation related to your topic.
These topic papers are intended to be informal (but must be typed), short (1full page is OK) and present your interest in the topic for possible class discussion.
Papers may be emailed in this Canvas Class or a hard copy may be given to the instructor. Full credit will be awarded if a student has one full typed page or more & meets the above criteria.
Research Paper:
Students are required to complete a research paper, worth 100 points relating to any aspect on chapter 15 (Psychological Disorders). Please select only ONE disorder to research (Anxiety, for example is not a disorder, it must be a specific anxiety).. One reference MUST be from the textbook. Research papers should be submitted as a file upload within this course & are due at the Final Exam date and time (there is no final exam, just the chapter 17 exam, but the research papers will be discussed-for extra credit- during this time and students are required to be present). If a student wishes to present a different topic, it must be approved by the instructor.
The research paper also must meet the following requirements;
--- American Psychological Association (APA) or MLA style.
Grading Rubrics ( the three pages does 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 various class activities (as mentioned by the professor) as well as exceeding expectations on the papers.
TENATIVE SCHEDULE : All Reading and Exams close at 11:59pm on the scheduled due date
Jan 18 Introductions, review syllabus and class expectations
Study chapter 1
Start working on research & topic paper
Jan 29 Chapter 1 Exam & Reading Assignments due
Feb 6 Chapters 2, 3 Reading & Exam due
Feb 19 Chapters 4, 5 Reading & Exam due
Feb 26 Chapters 6, 7 Reading & Exam due
March 1 Topic Paper is due at 9am
March 5 Chapters 8, 9, Reading & Exam due
March 12 Chapter 10 Reading & Exam due
March 26 Chapter 11 Reading & Exam due
April 6 Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W”
April 9 Chapter 12 Reading & Exam due
April 23 Chapter 15 Reading & Exam due
April 30 Chapter 16 Reading & Exam due
May 8 Chapter 17 reading & Exam & research paper due & class ends
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6, 2017.
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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