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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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Semester/Year:
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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 for hard cover book if you prefer: 978-1-259-54437-8
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Tanaye Pope, MA, LSSP, NCSP
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound-Faculty Office room 107
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Telephone Number:
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Email Preferred
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E-mail Address:
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Spope@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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8am-9am
(Via Email)
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8am-9am
(Via Email)
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*If you require an appointment outside of the times listed above, please email your instructor.
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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13
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Applying Knowledge @ 15 pts.
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195
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1
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Midterm
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100
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1
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Final Exam (Not Comprehensive)
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100
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1
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Group Project @ 75 pts.
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75
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15
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Class Participation/Attend @ 2pt
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30
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Total Possible Points = 500
Grades are determined on the following basis:
A=90% 450 points or higher
B-80-89% 400-449 points
C=70-79% 448- 350 points
D=60-69% 349-300 points
F=Below 60% Below 300 points
Applying Knowledge (A.K.): Thirteen Weekly AK assignments will be required and are worth 15 points each. These assignments are very brief typewritten assignments (between 1 to 2 paragraphs). Students will choose one question to write about. These are found at the end of each chapter. See syllabus for due dates. It is due by 10 pm on each due date. This assignment will be turned in on Canvas. There will be a box under the assignment in Canvas where you can post your assignment.
Late assignment will not be accepted.
Group Presentation: Groups and topics TBA.
Class Participation/Attendance: Attend and actively participate in all classes and discussions. Class participation points are based on this requirement.
Midterm- Will consist of T/F, Multi choice, matching and essay questions. Worth 100pts
Final Exam- Will consist of T/F, Multi choice, matching and essay questions. Worth 100pts. Not Comprehensive.
Potential Extra Credit: Guest Speaker
There is a scheduled guest speaker for later in the semester. There will be a brief essay assignment over the topic of discussion from the speaker. This assignment is worth 10pts.
Course Expectations
I want you all to be successful in this class and enjoy it.
- As such, please complete assigned reading and activities prior to class, and be prepared to make inquiries about anything not fully understood.
- Attend and actively participate in all classes and discussions/activities. Class participation points are based on this requirement.
- If you are unable to attend a class please email me asap to discuss your situation.
- Complete AKs (Between 1 to 2 paragraphs long)
- Participate in group presentation (Groups and topics TBD)
- Take required Mid-term and Final Exam
- Reflect, through your behavior and demeanor, the dignity and respect befitting an adult
learner.
- If you are having difficulty in the coursework, please notify instructor immediately so that assistance may be offered to you.
- Please show courtesy to your instructor and fellow classmates by silencing your phone
upon entering class. If you need to take an emergency call, please step outside the
classroom
Tentative Class Schedule
Jan 18 -Introductions, Review of Syllabus
Psych Activity
What is Psychology
Chap 1 Overview, In Class Assignment (will be graded as Ak #1)
Jan 25th -Scientific Method/Chap 2 Overview
Applying Knowledge #2 (from chap 2)
Feb 1 - Bio of Behavior/Chap 3 Overview
AK #3 (from Chap 3)
Group Assignment Discussion
Feb 8th - Sensation and Perception/Chap 4 Overview
AK #4 (from chap 4)
Feb 15th- States of Consciousness/Chap 5 Overview
Ak # 5 (over Chap 5)
Feb 22nd- Learning/Chap 6 Overview
AK #6 (over chap 6)
Mar 1- Memory/Chap 7 Overview
AK # 7 (over Chap 7)
Mar 8- - Motivation and Emotion/Chap 10 Overview
AK # 8 (over Chap 10)
Second Half of Class: Independent Study- Work on Group Assignment
Mar 15--Happy Spring Break!
Mar 22nd- Midterm (Chapter 1-8)
Mar 29-Gender, Sex, Sexuality Overview/ Chap 11
AK # 9 due (over Chap 11)
April 5- Personality Overview/Chap 12
AK # 10 (over Chap 12)
April 12- Social Psychology Overview /Chap 13
AK #11 (over Chap 13)
Guest Speaker/Video
April 19- Psychological Disorders Overview / Chap 15
AK # 12 (Over Chap 15)
April 26-- Therapies Overview/Chap 16
Ak # 13 (over Chap 16)
May 3- Group Presentations
May 8- DEC 15-FINAL EXAM
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)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 5th 2018.
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)_______