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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS- SPR., 2018-PSYC.2301.405-INTRO.
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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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405
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Semester/Year:
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Spr./2018
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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 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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LINDA OLSON MEd. L.P.C.
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Campus/Office Location:
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CORINTH CAMPUS
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Telephone Number:
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PLEASE USE NCTC OR CANVAS EMAIL
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E-mail Address:
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lolson@nctc.edu or CANVAS EMAIL
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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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10:30-11:00 am
3:20-4:00 pm
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10:30- 11:00 am
3:20-4:00 pm
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Other times: By appointment on-site; email (communication-online) =Total 9 hrs. + per week
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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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4
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3-OPEN RESOURCE EXAM; 1 CLOSED RESOURCE EXAM
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400
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2
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JOURNAL OR PERIODICAL SUMMARY PAPERS ON TOPICS RELATED TO TEXT CHAPTER TOPICS. (May use APA Style Format) . Please use the template provided.
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200
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1+++…
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TEAM INTERACTIVE IN CLASS AND FLEX-TIME PROJECTS
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200
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1
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ESSAY – WHAT I’VE LEARNED….REAL LIFE
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100
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1
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APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY CRITERIA GRADE
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100
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GRADE SCALE: 90%-100%=a; 80%-90%=b; 70%-79%=C; 60%-69%=D; BELOW 60%=F
PLEASE REFER TO CLASS SYLLABUS FOR INFORMATION REGARDING ATTENDANCE, LATE WORK, MAKEUP TESTS, AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
PLEASE REFER TO CANVAS=>ASSIGNMENTS MODULE FOR INFORMATION RELEVANT TO GRADED COURSE ELEMENTS (Due Dates, Grading Criteria, Assignment Parameters)
[instructor-specific upload]
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:
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is 4.5.2018 (Thursday).
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: Also, please refer to Class Syllabus
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. Bruce King
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Office Location:
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Gainsville Campus, 1525 W. California St., Gainsville
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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