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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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PSYC 2301
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Section Number:
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401
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Semester/Year:
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Spring/2019
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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
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Jennifer Doran
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth / Room 337
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Telephone Number:
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(940) 498-6424
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E-mail Address:
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jdoran@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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8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
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8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
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11 to 12:15 p.m.
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11 to 12:15 p.m.
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It is my goal to return all phone calls and emails within 24 hours.
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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. (Chapter Two)
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Describe the historical influences and early schools of thought that shaped the field of psychology. (Chapter One)
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Describe some of the prominent perspectives and approaches used in the study of psychology. (All Chapters)
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Use terminology unique to the study of psychology. (All Chapters)
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Describe accepted approaches and standards in psychological assessment and evaluation.
(Chapters Eight, Twelve, Fifteen)
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Identify factors in physiological and psychological processes involved in human behavior.
(Chapter Three and throughout class)
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GRADING CRITERIA
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Graded Course Elements
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Point Value
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Percentage of Final Grade
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1.
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Exams
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400 points
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40%
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Group Activities (In Class) / Participation
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400 points
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40%
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Mythbuster Infographic Assignment
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100 points
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10%
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Psychological Disorders Paper
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100 points
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10%
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TOTAL:
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1,000 points
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100 %
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- Exams (400 points): We will have four exams that are worth 100 points each. Please bring a scantron, notebook paper and a #2 pencil to class on exam days. Exams will cover material from our text and material from class. In the event of a documented emergency, a make-up (for ONE missed exam) may be offered on the day of the final. Please refrain from phone use or restroom trips during exams.
- Group Activities / Participation (400 points): During class we will complete activities that help to reinforce the course concepts. Credit can only be earned if the student is present. Grade will be determined by reviewing attendance records and peer evaluations, and by observation.
- Mythbuster Infographic Assignment (100 points): Due in Week 9. Grade will relate to inclusion of required elements, content, and visual appeal. Please see the document in Canvas and the rubric below for additional details. We will present these in class on March 27th.
- Psychological Disorders Paper (100 points): This assignment will be due in Week 13. Please see the document in Canvas and the rubric below for additional details.
TOTAL: 1,000 possible points
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RUBRIC for
MYTHBUSTER INFOGRAPHIC
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Grading Criteria
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Excellent
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Proficient
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Approaches Expectations
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Does Not Meet Expectations
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Presentation of Ideas / Research
~Up to 60 points
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51-60 points
**Presents main points clearly and in a well-organized manner.
**Answering of questions is thorough, and demonstrates understanding of subject matter.
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36-50 points
**Presents main points in a somewhat organized manner.
**Answering of questions is somewhat thorough, and demonstrates a degree of understanding of subject matter.
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16-35 points
**Presents main points but organization is not fully achieved. **Answering of questions demonstrates some understanding but some uncertainty of subject matter.
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0-15 points
**Main points are unclear. Overall organization is difficult or impossible to follow.
**Answering of questions demonstrates a lack of knowledge with regard to the subject matter.
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Visual Presentation
~Up to 15 points
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12-15 points
**Visually appealing.
**Uses varied font sizes / colors / visuals to enhance audience experience. **Graphics are engaging and enhance understanding of content.
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9-11 points
**Somewhat visually appealing.
**Uses varied font sizes / colors / visuals to somewhat enhance audience experience. **Graphics are engaging at times and enhance understanding of content to a degree.
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5-8 points
**Uses varied font sizes / colors / visuals to slightly enhance audience experience. *Graphics are used but not overly engaging or relevant.
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0-4 points
**Not visually appealing.
**Does not use varied font sizes / colors / visuals to enhance audience experience. **Graphics are not included.
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Sources
~Up to 15 points
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12-15 points
**Cites all data obtained from sources.
**Sources are reliable and APA citation style is accurate.
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9-11 points
**Cites most data obtained from sources.
**Sources are largely reliable and APA citation style is somewhat accurate.
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5-8 points
**Cites minimal data obtained from sources.
**Sources are present but not reliable; errors in APA citation style are noted.
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0-4 points
**Does not cite sources.
** APA citation style is not evident.
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Mechanics
~Up to 10 points
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9-10 points
**Ideas are communicated clearly.
**Accurate grammar/spelling.
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6-8 points
**Ideas are generally communicated clearly.
**Grammar/spelling generally accurate.
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3-5 points
**Ideas are often unclear due to mechanical errors.
**Errors in grammar/spelling noted.
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0-2 points
**Message is lost due to significant mechanical errors.
**Significant errors in grammar/spelling are present.
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TOTAL POINTS
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/100 Points
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RUBRIC
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PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS PAPER
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Grading Criteria
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Excellent
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Proficient
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Approaches Expectations
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Does Not Meet Expectations
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Content Relevance, Accuracy and Organization
~Up to 80 points
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61-80 points
**Presents appropriate material clearly and in a well-organized manner.
**Writing clearly demonstrates sound understanding of subject matter.
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41-60 points
**Presents material in a somewhat organized manner.
**Writing demonstrates a degree of understanding of subject matter.
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21-40 points
**Presents somewhat relevant material but organization is not fully achieved. **Writing demonstrates some understanding but some uncertainty with subject matter.
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0-20 points
**Content is unclear. Overall organization is difficult or impossible to follow.
**Writing demonstrates a lack of knowledge with regard to the subject matter.
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Sources
~Up to 10 points
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9-10 points
**Cites all data obtained from sources.
**Sources are reliable and APA citation style is accurate.
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6-8 points
**Cites most data obtained from sources.
**Sources are largely reliable and APA citation style is somewhat accurate.
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3-5 points
**Cites minimal data obtained from sources.
**Sources are present but not reliable; errors in APA citation style are noted.
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0-2 points
**Does not cite sources.
** APA citation style is not evident.
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Mechanics
~Up to 10 points
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9-10 points
**Ideas are communicated clearly.
**Accurate grammar/spelling.
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6-8 points
**Ideas are generally communicated clearly.
**Grammar/spelling generally accurate.
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3-5 points
**Ideas are often unclear due to mechanical errors.
**Errors in grammar/spelling noted.
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0-2 points
**Message is lost due to significant mechanical errors.
**Significant errors in grammar/spelling are present.
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TOTAL POINTS EARNED
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/ 100 POINTS
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TENTATIVE COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Week
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Date
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Topics
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Reading
(Please complete PRIOR to class.)
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1
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January 21
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Holiday
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January 23
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Course Overview / Syllabus Activity
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Chapter 1
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2
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January 28
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Perspectives in Psychology
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Chapter 1
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January 30
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Research in Psychology
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Chapter 2
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3
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February 4
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Neural Communication
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Chapter 3
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February 6
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The Brain, Sensation vs. Perception
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Chapter 4
(pg. 101-104 only)
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4
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February 11
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States of Consciousness
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Chapter 5
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February 13
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Theories of Sleep / Drug Use / Review
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5
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February 18
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Exam 1 (Covers Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5)
Please bring scantron, #2 pencil and notebook paper. Exam will include multiple choice and essay questions.
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February 20
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Classical Conditioning
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Chapter 6
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6
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February 25
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Operant Conditioning
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February 27
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Memory
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Chapter 7
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7
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March 4
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Forgetting
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March 6
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Language and Intelligence
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Chapter 8
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March 11-15 SPRING BREAK
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8
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March 18
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Group Activity / Review
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March 20
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Exam 2 (Covers Chapters 6, 7, 8)
Please bring scantron, #2 pencil and notebook paper. Exam will include multiple choice and essay questions.
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9
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March 25
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Motivation
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Chapter 10
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March 27
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Emotion
Mythbuster Infographics due
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10
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April 1
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Theories of Personality: Psychodynamic and Humanistic Theories
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Chapter 12
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April 3
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Theories of Personality: Trait Theory
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11
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April 8
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Life Span Development / Review
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Chapter 9
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April 10
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Exam 3 (Covers Chapters 10, 12, 9)
Please bring scantron, #2 pencil and notebook paper. Exam will include multiple choice and essay questions.
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12
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April 15
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Psychological Disorders ~ Mood Disorders
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Chapter 15
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April 17
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Psychological Disorders ~ Schizophrenia
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13
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April 22
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Perspectives on Disorders
Psychological Disorders Paper due
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April 24
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Treating Psychological Disorders
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Chapter 16
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14
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April 29
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Treating Psychological Disorders (cont.)
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Chapter 16
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May 1
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Health Psychology
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Chapter 17
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15
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May 6
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Social Psychology
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Chapter 13
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May 8
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Wrap Up / Review
Extra Credit Projects Due
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16
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Final Exam: Wednesday, May 15th, 2019
Exam 4 (Covers Chapters 15, 16, 17, and 13)
Please bring scantron and #2 pencil. Exam will include multiple choice questions.
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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’s 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 4, 2019.
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
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
X Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
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)]”.
Students may earn a zero for an assignment or for a course due to academic dishonesty. Please come to me for help with any of these topics. You may also visit our library for additional information: http://www.nctc.edu/library/research-help/CitationGuides.html
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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1525 W California St, Gainesville, TX 76240
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4267
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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