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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: 330
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Semester: Summer III
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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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Research Paper
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100
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3
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Discussion forums
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120
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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
Students are expected to complete all assignments and should check the class on a regular basis for any updates or announcements.
Grades are determined on the following basis (900 total points):
A=90% 810 points or higher
B-80-89% 720 - 809 points
C=70-79% 630 - 719 points
D=60-69% 540 - 629 points
F=Below 60% Below 540 points
Exams:
Twenty point exams will be given which are related to the textbook chapters (multiple choice or true false). All exams 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 exam deadline. Exams will be available in the assignments section of this course. Each exam may be taken twice (highest score is recorded) and will have a specified time limit. Please remember once an exam is started, it must be completed within the time limit. If the exam taking is stopped for any reason, only that score will be recorded when the exam is stopped and you will not be able to return to that exam.
Reading Assignments:
Each chapter has a graded reading assignment. These assignments may be found within the Assignments tab of this Canvas course & then the McGraw Hill Connect tab (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 the reading assignments over chapters 12 & 15 are worth 40 points each
Research Paper (RP):
Students are required to complete a research paper, worth 100 points relating to chapter 15 (Psychological Disorders). Please select only ONE disorder to research (for example, you cannot choose Anxiety as a topic because it is not one disorder, you must select a specific anxiety disorder). One reference MUST be from the textbook. Research papers should be submitted as a file upload within this course & are due August 10 (there is no final exam). If a student wishes to select 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 ( Full pages do NOT include a title page, abstract, heading or reference page):
A = 3 full pages with an excellent description & critical thinking related to the topic, double spaced, no larger than 12 pt font, at least 3 references.
B = 2 full pages with a very good description & critical thinking related to the topic, double spaced, no larger than 12 pt font, at least 2 references.
C = 1 full page with a good description related to the topic, double spaced, no larger than 12 pt font, at least 1 reference.
D = 1/2 page with some description 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 exceeding expectations on the papers
Discussion Forums (DF-1, DF-2 & DF-3)
Three discussion forums will be required. The discussion forum will be accessed within the assessments section of this Canvas class. Each forum is in two parts (worth 40 points); an initial posting-for each DF and at least one reply to each of the three DF’s, to another students posting s. Each of the three DF’s have a deadline and no exception is made for missing a deadline.
For the initial posting students are to select any topic from the assigned chapters we are studying in this class for each DF. Describe the topic (a page number from the textbook is required); give your thoughts about the topic; and/or give related information about the topic (if you are quoting from other resources than the textbook, please note the reference). Grading; A=1page, B=1/2 page, C or D=less than ½ page depending on the quality of the posting. Postings may NOT be uploaded, they must be typed within the DF tab (although related website addresses may be included).
DF-1: Select a topic from chapters 1 thru 5. Due June 25
DF-2: Select a topic from chapters 6 thru 10. Due July 16
DF-3: Select a topic from chapters 11, 12, 15, 16, or 17. Due August 6
Reply postings may be made within the DF and clicking on the initial postings and selecting any other students posting and clicking on the reply tab to make your reply. Replies may consist of adding information (give reference) to the posting as well as giving your opinions. Small amounts of extra credit may be earned by replying to more than one student. Thoughtful responses are requested. Responses such as, ‘I agree’ or ‘I really like what you presented’ etc, will not earn any credit.
Also, please note that demeaning, abusive replies are not acceptable and may be cause for loss of discussion forum points as well as possible removal from the course.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE : All exams & readings close at 11:59pm
Introductions, review syllabus and class expectations
Study chapters 1 thru 5
Start working on research & discussion forums
Discussion Forum (DF-1) closes June 25
June 25 Chapters 1 thru 5, exam & reading assignments due_______
Study chapters 6 thru 10
Discussion Forum (DF-2) closes July 16
July 16 Chapters 6 thru 10, exam & reading assignments due________
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is July 26, 2017.
August 6__________Discussion Forum (DF-3) closes_________________________
Study Chapters 11, 12, 15, 16 & 17
Research paper is due
August 10 Chapters 11, 12, 15, 16 & 17, exam & reading due: Semester ends at 11:59pm
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______________________________
Communication
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
Language, Philosophy & Culture
Creative Arts
American History
Government/Political Science
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical and Quantitative
Teamwork
Personal Responsibility
Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
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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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville-Ste 1306
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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