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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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341
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Semester/Year:
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Spring 2020
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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 9781259973925
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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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8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
11 to 12:30 p.m.
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Online and by appointment
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8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
11 to 12:30 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 process involved in human behavior. (Chapter Three)
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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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300 points
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30%
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Online Activities
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450 points
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45%
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Group Discussions
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150 points
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15%
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Institutional Assessment
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50 points
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5%
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5.
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Psychological Disorders Paper
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50 points
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5%
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TOTAL:
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1,000 points
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100 %
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- Exams (300 points): We will have two exams that are worth 150 points each. Exams will cover material from our text and material from our online class. Exams are timed so it is important to understand the material prior to testing.
- Online Activities (450 points): Each week we'll have an activity in Canvas to complete. Activities cannot be submitted once the due date has passed.
- Group Discussions (150 points): A discussion question will be posted each week for you to discuss with the class. These questions will require you to reflect on and apply the material from our course. Grades will be determined by meeting length requirements and by expanding on the discussion's content in a meaningful way.
- Institutional Assessment (50 points): Due in Week 13, this quiz must be completed in Canvas.
- Psychological Disorders Paper (50 points): This assignment will be 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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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 40 points
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31-40 points
**Presents appropriate material clearly and in a well-organized manner.
**Writing clearly demonstrates sound understanding of subject matter.
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21-30 points
**Presents material in a somewhat organized manner.
**Writing demonstrates a degree of understanding of subject matter.
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11-20 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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0-10 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 5 points
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5 points
**Cites all data obtained from sources.
**Sources are reliable and APA citation style is accurate.
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3-4 points
**Cites most data obtained from sources.
**Sources are largely reliable and APA citation style is somewhat accurate.
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2 points
**Cites minimal data obtained from sources.
**Sources are present but not reliable; errors in APA citation style are noted.
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0-1 point
**Does not cite sources.
** APA citation style is not evident.
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Mechanics
~Up to 5 points
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5 points
**Ideas are communicated clearly.
**Accurate grammar/spelling.
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3-4 points
**Ideas are generally communicated clearly.
**Grammar/spelling generally accurate.
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2 points
**Ideas are often unclear due to mechanical errors.
**Errors in grammar/spelling noted.
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0-1 point
**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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/ 50 POINTS
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Course Calendar
Week 1 – Welcome; Perspectives in Psychology
January 21st – January 26th
Readings:
- View PowerPoint for this week
- Read Chapter 1 in your textbook
- Review other Canvas materials for Module 1
Assignments:
- Respond to Discussion Board for this week (Initial response of at least 200 words PLUS at least two follow-up responses)
- Complete online activity for this week
Module Deadlines:
All assignments for Week 1 are due on or before January 26th by 11:59 pm CST.
School is closed January 20th
Week 2 – Research in Psychology
January 27th – February 2nd
Readings:
- View PowerPoint for this week
- Read Chapter 2 in your textbook
- Review other Canvas materials for Week 2
Assignments:
- Respond to Discussion Board for this week (Initial response of at least 200 words PLUS at least two follow-up responses)
- Complete online activity for this week
Module Deadlines:
All Assignments for Week 2 are due on or before February 2nd by 11:59 pm CST.
Week 3 – Biological Psychology
February 3rd – 9th
Readings:
- View PowerPoint for this week
- Read Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 (pg. 101-104 only) in your textbook
- Review other Canvas materials for Week 3
Assignments:
- Respond to Discussion Board for this week (Initial response of at least 200 words PLUS at least two follow-up responses)
- Complete online activity for this week
Module Deadlines:
All Assignments for Week 3 are due on or before February 9th by 11:59 pm CST.
Week 4 – States of Consciousness
February 10th – 16th
Readings:
- View PowerPoint for this week
- Read Chapter 5 in your textbook
- Review other Canvas materials for Week 4
Assignments:
- Respond to Discussion Board for this week (Initial response of at least 200 words PLUS at least two follow-up responses)
- Complete online activity for this week
Module Deadlines:
All Assignments for Week 4 are due on or before February 16th by 11:59 pm CST.
Week 5 – Learning
February 17th – 23rd
Readings:
- View PowerPoint for this week
- Read Chapter 6 in your textbook
- Review other Canvas materials for Week 5
Assignments:
- Respond to Discussion Board for this week (Initial response of at least 200 words PLUS at least two follow-up responses)
- Complete online activity for this week
Module Deadlines:
All Assignments for Week 5 are due on or before February 23rd by 11:59 pm CST.
Week 6 – Memory
February 24th – March 1st
Readings:
- View PowerPoint for this week
- Read Chapter 7 in your textbook
- Review other Canvas materials for Week 6
Assignments:
- Respond to Discussion Board for this week (Initial response of at least 200 words PLUS at least two follow-up responses)
- Complete online activity for this week
Module Deadlines:
All Assignments for Week 6 are due on or before March 1st by 11:59 pm CST.
Week 7 – Language and Intelligence
March 2nd – 8th
Readings:
- View PowerPoint for this week
- Read Chapter 8 in your textbook
- Review other Canvas materials for Week 7
Assignments:
- Respond to Discussion Board for this week (Initial response of at least 200 words PLUS at least two follow-up responses)
- Complete online activity for this week
Module Deadlines:
All Assignments for Week 7 are due on or before March 8th by 11:59 pm CST.
Week 8 – Motivation
March 9th – 15th
Readings:
- View PowerPoint for this week
- Read Chapter 10 in your textbook
- Review other Canvas materials for Week 8
Assignments:
- Respond to Discussion Board for this week (Initial response of at least 200 words PLUS at least two follow-up responses)
- Complete online activity for this week
- Complete Exam One
Module Deadlines:
All Assignments for Week 8 are due on or before March 15th by 11:59 pm CST.
March 16th to 21st – Spring Break – Enjoy!
Week 9 – Emotion
March 23rd – 29th
Readings:
- View PowerPoint for this week
- Review Chapter 10 in your textbook
- Review other Canvas materials for Week 9
Assignments:
- Respond to Discussion Board for this week (Initial response of at least 200 words PLUS at least two follow-up responses)
- Complete online activity for this week
Module Deadlines:
All Assignments for Week 9 are due on or before March 29th by 11:59 pm CST.
Week 10 – Theories of Personality
March 30th – April 5th
Readings:
- View PowerPoint for this week
- Read Chapter 12 in your textbook
- Review other Canvas materials for Week 10
Assignments:
- Respond to Discussion Board for this week (Initial response of at least 200 words PLUS at least two follow-up responses)
- Complete online activity for this week
Module Deadlines:
All Assignments for Week 10 are due on or before April 5th by 11:59 pm CST.
Week 11 – Life Span Development
April 6th – April 12th
Readings:
- View PowerPoint for this week
- Read Chapter 9 in your textbook
- Review other Canvas materials for Week 11
Assignments:
- Respond to Discussion Board for this week (Initial response of at least 200 words PLUS at least two follow-up responses)
- Complete online activity for this week
Module Deadlines:
All Assignments for Week 11 are due on or before April 12th by 11:59 pm CST.
Week 12 – Abnormal Behavior; Psychological Disorders
April 13th - 19th
Readings:
- View PowerPoint for this week
- Read Chapter 15 in your textbook
- Review other Canvas materials for Week 12
Assignments:
- Respond to Discussion Board for this week (Initial response of at least 200 words PLUS at least two follow-up responses)
- Complete online activity for this week
Module Deadlines:
All Assignments for Week 12 are due on or before April 19th by 11:59 pm CST.
Week 13 – Psychological Disorders, cont.
April 20th - 26th
Readings:
- View PowerPoint for this week
- Review other Canvas materials for Week 13
Assignments:
- Respond to Discussion Board for this week (Initial response of at least 200 words PLUS at least two follow-up responses)
- Complete online activity for this week
- Submit Institutional Assessment in Canvas
Module Deadlines:
All Assignments for Week 13 are due on or before April 26th by 11:59 pm CST.
Week 14 – Treatment of Psychological Disorders
April 27th – May 3rd
Readings:
- View PowerPoint for this week
- Read Chapter 16 in your textbook
- Review other Canvas materials for Week 14
Assignments:
- Respond to Discussion Board for this week (Initial response of at least 200 words PLUS at least two follow-up responses)
- Complete online activity for this week
Module Deadlines:
All Assignments for Week 14 are due on or before May 3rd by 11:59 pm CST.
Week 15 – Social Psychology
May 4th – 10th
Readings:
- View PowerPoint for this week
- Read Chapter 13 in your textbook
- Review other Canvas materials for Week 15
Assignments:
- Respond to Discussion Board for this week (Initial response of at least 200 words PLUS at least two follow-up responses)
- Complete online activity for this week
- Submit Case Study Assignment to Canvas per instructions
Module Deadlines:
All Assignments for Week 15 are due on or before May 10th by 11:59 pm CST.
Week 16 – Wrapping Up
May 11th – May 15th
***Please note that this is a short week - all assignments are due by Friday***
Readings:
- Review chapters from Weeks 9 to 15
Activities:
- Complete Exam 2
- Have a fabulous summer!
Module Deadlines:
All Assignments for Week 16 are due on or before May 15th by 11:59 pm CST.
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 judgment 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 3rd, 2020.
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)_______