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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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500
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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 or Recommended Course Materials:
King, Laura A. The Science of Psychology. 4th edition. McGraw Hill. ISBN 9781260223545
Access card only for online textbook is required
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Dr. Franz Klutschkowski, Ed.D, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), Nationally Certified Psychologist (NCP)
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound/Faculty Offices
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8400
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E-mail Address:
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Please send all course related questions or communications through the Canvas course email. If unable to do so, I may be contacted at fklutschkowski@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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7-8 am/11-Noon
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7-8am/11-Noon
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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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15
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Chapter Exams
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375
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15
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Reading Assignments
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375
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3
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Topic Papers
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100
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1
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Research Paper
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100
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25
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Daily Class Questions (2 points each)
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50
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Grades are determined on the following basis:
A=90% 900 points or higher
B-80-89% 800 – 899 points
C=70-79% 700 – 799 points
D=60-69% 600 - 699 points
F=Below 60% Below 600 points
Class Questions (CQ):
One or more questions will be presented to students during each class day, worth a total of 50 points and are related to the previous or in class lecture. Questions will be presented at the start of each class. Students who come late or are absent cannot make up these points. Also, there are more than 25 questions this semester, but the most a student can earn is 50 points. Note that questions will also be asked during class about topics/videos which are presented.
Topic Paper (TP-1, TP-2, TP-3):
Students are required to complete three topic papers which must be a minimum of 1 full page (not counting headings and references.Students are to select a topic from the textbook, which is of interest, write about it and briefly present it to the to the class (if papers are not presented, 5 points will be deducted-although the presentation itself will not be graded). Students are to select topics from assigned chapters in the textbook (a page number from the textbook must be included).
TP 1- Covering chapters 1 thru 4, and is due Feb. 18 at the beginning of class
TP 2- Covering chapters 5 & 6 and is due March 18
TP 3- Covering chapters 7 thru 12 and is due April 22
A= paper is one page, meets requirements, and is presented to the class.
B= paper is 3/4 page, meets requirements, and is presented to the class
C= paper is 1/2 page and meets requirements
D= paper is less than 1/2 page and meets requirements
Papers may be emailed in this Canvas Class by selecting the Assignment tab and clicking on ‘topic paper’ or a hard copy may be given to the instructor.
Exams:
Fifteen exams will be given weekly (multiple choice or true false). All exams are to be taken online and must be completed before the deadlines. The exams may be found within the Assignments tab of this Canvas course (you will need to have the online version of this textbook in order to access the exams).
There are no exceptions for missing an exam deadline. Exams will be available in the Assignments section of this course and please pay close attention to the closing date and time of each exam. Exams will be over the assigned chapters with 25 points per each exam chapter. Each exam may be taken twice (highest score is recorded) and will have a specified time limit. Please remember once an exam is started, it must be completed within the time limit. If the exam you are taking is stopped for any reason, only that score will be recorded when the exam is stopped (because you cannot return to the exam once stopped).
Reading Assignments:
Each chapter has a graded reading assignment. These assignments may be found within the Assignments tab of this Canvas course & then the McGraw Hill Connect tab (you will need to have the online version of this textbook in order to access this assignment). Each reading assignment is worth 25 points each and must be completed before the assigned deadlines.
Research Paper (RP):
Students are required to complete a research paper relating to a psychological disorder found in chapter 15 (Psychological Disorders); or any disorder found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
For this assignment, please choose one psychological disorder to research. Using academic articles and your text, discuss the psychological disorder that you are researching in detail. Your paper should carefully address the following topics:
1. Describe some of the historical influences and early schools of thought that shaped
our views on the selected disorder.
2. Identify research methods used in the study of mental disorders, and describe some
specific research findings that are related to the chosen mental disorder.
3. Apply at least three of the prominent perspectives in psychology of the chosen disorder(psycho-dynamic, behavioral, cognitive). What may be a brief explanation of the cause of the chosen mental disorder from each of these perspectives.
4. How may the chosen mental disorder be assessed?
5. Identify some of the physiological and psychological processes that are associated
with this disorder.
6. Discuss individual, family and social responsibility in regard to individuals who have the chosen mental disorder.
7. Use terminology unique to the study of psychology.
This assignment is a formal research paper. You should write in third person focusing on relevant research findings (e.g., “Blaine (2014) conducted a review...”). Your paper should be a minimum of 3 to 5 pages in length, typed and double-spaced, using a 12-point font and APA formatting. Include a cover page and reference page. Headings, cover page, and reference page will not count toward the 3 to 5 page length requirement. Also, please be sure each source on your reference page is cited in the body of your text. At least three reliable, academic sources must be used to support
your writing. Also, a summary of the research paper must be presented to the class on the final day of class (10 points will be deducted if the paper is not presented).
Grading:
A = Inclusion of all 7 research paper topics & requirements
B = Inclusion of 6 research paper topics & requirements
C = Inclusion of 5 research paper topics & requirements
D = Inclusion of 4 research paper topics & requirements
This paper MUST be submitted within this canvas course in order to receive credit.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE : All exams are due at 11:30 pm on the due date
Jan 24 thru Feb 4 Introductions, syllabus and Chapter 1
Chapter 1 reading assignment & exam is due Feb 4
Feb 6 thru 11 Chapter 2 reading assignment & exam is due Feb 11
Feb 13 thru 18 Chapters 3 &4 reading assignments & exams are due Feb 18
Topic paper 1 is due Feb 18 during class time
Feb 20 thru 27 Chapter 5 reading assignment & exam is due Feb 27
March 4 thru 18 Chapter 6 reading assignment & exam is due March 18
Topic paper 2 is due March 18 during class time
March 20 Chapter 7 reading assignment & exam is due March 20
March 25 Chapter 8 reading assignment & exam is due March 25
March 27 thru April 3 Chapters 9 & 10 reading assignments & exams are due April 3
April 4 Last day to withdraw from the class with a grade of "W"
April 8 thru 10 Chapter 11 reading assignment & exam is due April 10
April 15 thru 22 Chapter 12 reading assignment & exam is due April 22
Topic paper 3 is due April 22 during class time
April 24 thru May 1 Chapter 15 reading assignment & exam is due May 1
April 29 Research paper is due
May 6 thru May 8 Chapters 16/17 reading assignments & exams are due May 8
May 13 Final meeting at 9 am & present summary of research papers to class
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: Please note that the instructor does NOT drop students. If a student wishes to withdraw from this course, the student is responsible for completing the paperwork. If this is not done, the student will receive a final grade of “F.”
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 4.
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:
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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1500 North Corinth St, Corinth, TX 76208-5408
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6464
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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