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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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421
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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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Corinth-Faculty Office room 331
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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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4
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Weekly Assessments @ 50pts
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200
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4
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Applying Knowledge @ 25pts.
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100
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1
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Group Project @ 100 pts.
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100
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1
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Psychological Profile Assignment@ 100 pts
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100
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1
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Final Exam (Comprehensive) @ 100 pts
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100
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Total Possible Points = 600
Grades are determined on the following basis:
A=90% 540 points or higher
B-80-89% 539-480 points
C=70-79% 479-420 points
D=60-69% 419-360 points
F=Below 60% Below 360 points
Applying Knowledge (A.K.): Four Weekly AK assignments will be required and are worth 25 points each. These assignments are very brief typewritten assignments (between 2 to 3 paragraphs). Students will choose ONEquestion ONLY from among the chapters discussed in class that week and respond to it. These questions are found at the end of each chapter.
This assignment will be dueevery FRIDAY AT NOON. 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 assignments will not be accepted.
Weekly Assessments- Four weekly assessments (tests) over content covered during the week
(including information from text and lecture/class discussion). Will consist of T/F, Multi choice and fill in the blank. Each assessment is worth 50 pts and will be timed. Assessments will be taken via Canvas. Students will have 1 attempt at the assessment. Each assessment is must be completed by Saturday at Noon each week.
Psychological Profile Assignment: Typewritten 2 to 3 page MLA style paper on a media character (TV, Movies, cartoons, celebrity etc.). See Canvas for additional information.
This assignment is worth 100pts. Name of subject must be approved by instructor by July 12.Late assignments will not be accepted.
Group Presentation:Groups and topics TBA on day 2 of class July 10th. This assignment will be worth 100pts and presented in class toward end of semester.
Final Exam- Will consist of T/F, Multi choice, matching and essay questions. Worth 100pts. You will need a scantron and #2 pencil for the exam. Comprehensive. Students will receive a study aid to assist in preparation
Course Expectations
I enjoy practicing in the field of psychology and want to share my love of the field with my students. However, please be mindful that this is a condensed summer course. Each class will be covering “testable” material. Your consistent attendance and participation is VITALfor your success in this class.
1. As such, please complete assigned reading and activities prior to class, and be prepared to make inquiries about anything not fully understood.
2. Attendance is mandatory. Attend and actively participate in all classes and discussions/activities.
3. If you are unable to attend class, please email me asap to discuss your situation.
4. Complete AKs (Between 2 to 3 paragraphs long)
5. Participate in group presentation (Groups and topics TBD)
6. Take required Weekly Assessments and Final Exam
7. Reflect, through your behavior and demeanor, the dignity and respect befitting an adult
learner.
8. If you are having difficulty in the coursework, please notify instructor immediately so that assistance may be offered to you.
9. 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
July 9 -Introductions, Review of Syllabus
Psych Activity
What is Psychology
July 10 -Scientific Method/Chap 2 Overview
Ethics in class activity
Groups/topics assigned today
Review of group presentation Rubric
July 11- Class library time for project (Group or individual)-No Formal Class
July 12- Bio of Behavior/Chap 3 Overview
July 16-Sensation and Perception/Chap 4 Overview
In class activity “Senses”
July 17- States of Consciousness/Chap 5 Overview
July 18- Learning/Chap 6 Overview
In Class activity/video (Bandura experiments)
7/19- Memory/Chap 7 Overview
Video on Memory
July 23 – Thinking, language and Intelligence /Chap 8
Jensen and IQ “right or wrong”
July 24-Human Development/Chap 9
Video-Genetic Tech
July 25-Motivation and Emotion/Chap 10 Overview
July 26-Gender, Sex, Sexuality Overview/ Chap 11
In class activity
July 30- Personality Overview/Chap 12
In class activity
July 31- Social Psychology Overview /Chap 13
Social experiment
Aug 1- Social Psychology Cont’d
Guest
Aug 2-Psychological Disorders Overview / Chap 15
Aug 6 - Therapies Overview/Chap 16
Aug 7-Group Presentations
Aug 8- Group Presentations
Aug 9-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 August 2nd2018.
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)_______