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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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401
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Semester/Year:
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Fall/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:
King, Laura A. The Science of Psychology. 4th edition. McGraw Hill. ISBN 9781260223545
Curtis, Drew, and Leslie Kelley. Foundations of Abnormality: Myths, Misconceptions, and Movies. Kendall-Hunt. ISBN 9781524955717
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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/Room 331-Faculty Office
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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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3pm-4pm
Via Email
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3pm-4pm
Via Email
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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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13
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Apply Knowledge (AK) @ 20
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260
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1
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Psychological Profile Assignment
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70
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1
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Group Presentation
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70
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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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TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS
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600
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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.): 13 Weekly AK assignments will be required and are worth 20 points each. These assignments are very brief typewritten assignments (between 2 to 3 paragraphs). Students will choose ONEquestion ONLY from the chapter 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.
Psychological Issue Paper: Typewritten 3 to 4 page MLA style paper Psychological Issue. See Canvas for additional information. Topic/subject must be approved by instructor by September 6, 2018.This assignment is worth 70pts.
Late assignments will not be accepted.
Group Presentation:Groups and topics TBA. This assignment will be worth 70pts and presented in class toward end of semester. A rubric will be provided.
Midterm 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
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. Not comprehensive.
Course Expectations
I enjoy practicing in the field of psychology and want to share my love of the field with my students. 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
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
Aug 28 Introductions, Review of Syllabus
In class assignment, Chap 1 Overview,
Aug 30 Chap 1
In class activity
AK # 1 due Friday
Sept 4 Chap 2 Overview
Group/topics assigned today
Sept 6 Chap 2
2 Selections for Psychological Issue Paper due today
“Science and Difficult Question” class activity
AK # 2 due Friday
Sept 11 Chap 3 Overview
Sept 13 Chap 3
AK# 3 due Friday
NT in class activity
Sept 18 Chap 4 Overview
Sept 20 Chap 4
AK # 4 due Friday
Activity “Senses”
Sept 25 Chap 5 Overview
Sept 27 Chap 5
AK #5 due Friday
Video/Activity
Oct 2 Chap 6 Overview
Oct 4 Chap 6
AK # 6 due
Bandura Video
Oct 9 Chap 7 Overview
Oct 11 Chap 7
AK # 7 due Friday
Video on Memory
Oct 16 Chap 8 Overview
Oct 18 Chap 8
Jensen and IQ activity
AK # 8 due Friday
Psychological Paper due Friday
Oct 23 Midterm
Oct 25 Chap 10 Overview
AK # 9 due Friday
Oct 30 Chap 11 Overview
Nov 1 Chap 11
In class activity
AK # 10 due Friday
Nov 6 Chap 12 Overview
Nov 8 Chap 12
AK # 11 due Friday
Nov 13 Chap 13 Overview
Nov 15 Chap 13
Social Experiment
AK # 12 due Friday
Nov 20 Chap 15 Overview
Nov 22 Happy Thanksgiving NO CLASS
Nov 27 Chap 15
AK # 13 due Friday
Disorder Activity
Nov 29 Chap 16 Overview
Abnormality textbook Vignettes
Dec 4 Group Presentations
Dec 6 Group Presentations
Dec 11 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)
Additional Instructor-specific Absence Policy: If a student misses the mid-term exam, the final exam grade will count twice. If a student misses the final exam, the student student’s midterm grade will be counted as the final exam grade also.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W”is Thursday November 8, 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)_______