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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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404
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Semester/Year:
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Fall/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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Online and by appointment
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11 to 2 p.m.
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Online and by appointment
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11 to 2 p.m.
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Online and by appointment
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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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2.
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Group Activities (In Class) / Participation
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200 points
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20%
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3.
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Weekly Padlet Journal Entries (15 total)
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150 points
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15%
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Article Review
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100 points
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10%
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Institutional Assessment
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50 points
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5%
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6.
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Case Study Assignment
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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 (200 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 assignments, attendance records, and by observation.
- Weekly Padlet Journal Entries (150 points): We will use the Padlet.com resource to put together a journal that documents our journey in class. One entry is due per week. See the document in Canvas for additional information.
- Article Review (100 points): Due in Week Three, this assignment will involve critical analysis of an approved journal article. See the document in Canvas for template and additional details.
- Institutional Assessment (50 points): This assignment will be completed in Canvas and is due in Week 13. Please see the document in Canvas for additional details.
- Case Study Assignment (100 points): Due in Week 15. Please see the document in Canvas and the rubric below for additional details.
TOTAL: 1,000 possible points
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RUBRIC
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CASE STUDY ASSIGNMENT
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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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August 27
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Course Overview / Syllabus Activity
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Chapter 1
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August 29
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Timeline / Perspectives in Psychology
Complete First Padlet Entry and Submit Link in Canvas
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2
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September 3
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Research in Psychology
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Chapter 2
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September 5
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Research in Psychology / Article Approvals
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Chapter 2
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3
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September 10
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Neural Communication
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Chapter 3
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September 12
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The Brain, TBI
Article Review Due
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4
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September 17
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Sensation vs. Perception / States of Consciousness / Sleep
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Chapter 4
(pg. 101-104 only)
Chapter 5
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September 19
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Drug Use / Review
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5
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September 24
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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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September 26
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Classical Conditioning
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Chapter 6
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6
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October 1
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Operant Conditioning
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October 3
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Memory
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Chapter 7
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7
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October 8
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Forgetting
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October 10
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Language and Intelligence
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Chapter 8
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8
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October 15
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Activity / Review
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October 17
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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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October 22
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Motivation
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Chapter 10
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October 24
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Emotion
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10
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October 29
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Theories of Personality: Psychodynamic and Humanistic Theories
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Chapter 12
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October 31
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Theories of Personality: Trait Theory
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11
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November 5
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Life Span Development / Review
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Chapter 9
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November 7
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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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November 12
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Psychological Disorders ~ Mood Disorders
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Chapter 15
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November 14
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Psychological Disorders ~ Schizophrenia
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13
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November 19
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Perspectives on Disorders
Institutional Assessment Due
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November 21
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Treating Psychological Disorders
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Chapter 16
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14
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November 26
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Treating Psychological Disorders (cont.)
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Chapter 16
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November 28
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Thanksgiving Holiday ~ No Class
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15
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December 3
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Social Psychology
Case Study Assignment Due
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Chapter 13
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December 5
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Wrap Up / Review
Extra Credit Projects Due
Last Padlet Entry Due
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16
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Final Exam: December 9th – 14th , 2019
Exam 4 (Covers Chapters 15, 16, 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 November 1, 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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