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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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General Psychology
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Course Prefix & Number:
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Psyc2301
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Section Number:
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350
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Semester/Year:
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Fall/2017
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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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): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Access/Connect Code only – King, Laura A. The Science of Psychology. 4th edition. McGraw Hill.
ISBN 978-1-259-54437-8
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Dr. Franz Klutschkowski, Ed.D, LPC, NCP
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound/ Faculty Office
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8400
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E-mail Address:
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fklutschkowski@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Online & will
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Respond within
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24 hours or
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Earlier, except
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Weekends (48hr)
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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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 process involved in human behavior.
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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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Chapter Exams @ 25 pts each
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375
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15
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Textbook Reading Assignments @ 25 pts each
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375
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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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150
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Grades are determined on the following basis:
A=90% 900 points or higher
B-80-89% 800 – 899 points
C=70-79% 700 – 799 points
D=60-69% 600 - 699 points
F=Below 60% Below 600 points
Exams:
Twenty five point exams will be given (multiple choice and/or true false). All exams are to be taken online and must be completed before the posted deadlines. The exams may be found within the modules tab of this Canvas course ( you will need to have the online version of this textbook in order to access the exams). Most exams consist of 25 multiple choice/true-false questions and have a time limit of 30 minutes. However, chapters 12 & 15 will have 50 such questions (worth ½ point each) and a time limit of 60 minutes.
There are no exceptions for missing an exam deadline. Exams will be available until the end date as noted in the schedule which is listed below. These online exams will close at 11:59 pm on the due date noted in the syllabus. 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.
Reading Assignments (RA):
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 25 points each and you must complete them before the assigned deadlines.
Research Paper (RP):
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 (for example, anxiety is not a disorder, one must select a specific anxiety to research, such as Generalized Anxiety). One reference MUST be from the textbook. Research papers should be submitted as a file upload within this course & are due December 9 by 11:59pm (there is no final exam, just the chapter 17 online exam). Research papers will be discussed during these two days (students will be assigned which day they are to present). Access to upload the research paper is found under the MODULES/ASSIGNMENTS tab.
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.
Extra credit may be earned for exceeding expectations on the paper.
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 50 points); an initial posting-for each DF (40 points) and at least one reply to each of the three DF’s, to another students posting s (10 points each). Each of the three DF’s have a deadline and no exception is made for missing a deadline. So it is a really good idea to make your postings and replies early before the deadlines.
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 uploaded).
DF-1: Select a topic from chapters 1 thru 5. Due Sept 24, by 11:59pm
DF-2: Select a topic from chapters 6 thru 10. Due Oct 22, by 11:59pm
DF-3: Select a topic from chapters 11, 12, 15, 16, or 17. Due Nov 27, by 11:59pm
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 assignments are due by 11:59pm of due date
Sept 3: Chapter 1 exam & reading is due
Sept 10: Chapters 2 & 3 exam & reading is due
Sept 17: Chapter 4 exam & reading is due
Sept 24: Chapters 5 & 6 exam & reading is due--- & DF-1 is due
Oct 1: Chapter 7 exam & reading is due
Oct 8: Chapters 8 & 9 exam & reading is due
Oct 15: Chapter 10 exam & reading is due
Oct 22: Chapter 11 exam & reading is due-----DF-2 is due
Nov 5: Chapter 12 exam & reading is due
Nov 9: Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W”
Nov 19: Chapter 15 exam & reading is due
Nov 27: DF-3 is due
Dec 3: Chapter 16 exam & reading is due
Dec 11: Chapter 17 exam & reading is due---Research Paper is due
Semester ends at 11:59pm and no further work is accepted.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Additional Instructor-specific Absence Policy: PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR INSTRUCTOR DOES NOT DROP STUDENTS FOR ANY REASON. THEREFORE IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO DROP THE CLASS IF YOU NO LONGER WISH TO ATTEND. IF YOU DO NOT DROP THE CLASS, YOUR GRADE WILL BE SUBMITTED AS AN “F” ON YOUR TRANSCRIPT.
Last day to withdraw from this course with a “W” is November 9
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321. Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)_______
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o Government/Political Science
X Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
o American History
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
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 and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
[Instructor-specific Academic Dishonesty Policy:
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal R.M. Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 24
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4320
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E-mail Address:
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cwright@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Larry Gilbert
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room 305
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6216
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E-mail Address:
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lgilbert@nctc.edu
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