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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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Semester/Year:
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Fall/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 9781260223545
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Toni Tucker
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth/
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Telephone Number:
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940-230-5022
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E-mail Address:
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ttucker@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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11 am -11:30 am
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1:30 pm -2 pm
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11 am -11:30 am
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1:30 pm -2 pm
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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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1
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Exam
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150
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6
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Activities @ 30 points each
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180
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10
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Quizzes
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100
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1
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Paper
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150
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17
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Reading assignments/Participation
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170
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1
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Assessment
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50
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
Grade are determined on the following basis:
A= 90% 800 points or higher
B= 80 - 89% 700 - 799 points
C= 70 - 79% 600 – 699 points
D= 60 - 69% 500 – 599 points
F=Below 60% Below 500 points
Quizzes:
A section quiz will be given, starting the 2nd day. All quizzes will consist of multiple choice and/or true false questions. The quizzes will be over the related chapters which are being discussed and content may include class lecture material.
Exams:
A chapter exam will be given during the final week. The exam will consist of multiple choice and/or true false questions. The exam will be over the related chapters which are being discussed each week and content may include class lecture material.
Reading Assignments:
Each chapter has a graded reading assignment. These assignments may be found within the assignments tab of this campus course. Each reading assignment is worth 10 points and you must complete them before the assigned deadlines.
Research Paper(RP):
Students are required to complete a research paper 3 to 5 pages in length. This paper should include the contributions that the theory has made or will make to the field of psychology. Additionally, the student must present a topic he or she would study using the theory as a foundation. The research should include methodology and possible ethical issues. A rough draft of the paper must be uploaded Oct 21. Access to upload the research paper will be found under the assignments section. The final paper is due Nov 25, 2020.
Grading Rubric:
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RUBRIC
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RESEARCH 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 100 points
Critical Thinking:
Communication,
Understanding and applying psychology concepts and foundation.
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75-100 points
Identify and discuss the background and contributions of a prominent theorist to psychology.
Describe the approach and theories in relationship to the theorist.
Identify and discuss less known facts in relation to the theorist (i.e. other work completed in human services or other field).
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50-75 points
Discusses some details on the theorist and his or his contributions to psychology.
Describes some details of the approach or theories in relationship to the theorist.
Explains some details methodology and/or research methods.
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25-50 points
Does not discuss the theorist and/or the contributions.
Fails to describe the approach or theory.
Fails to identify less known facts about the theorist.
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0-25 points
Content is unclear. Overall organization is difficult to follow.
**Writing demonstrates a lack of knowledge with regard to the subject matter.
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Sources
~Up to 25 points
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15-25 points
Provide relevant and reliable sources relating to the theorist.
**Cites all data obtained from sources.
**Sources are reliable and APA citation style is accurate.
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10-15 points
Provides at least one relevant or reliable source on the theorist.
**Cites most data obtained from sources.
**Sources are largely reliable and APA citation style is somewhat accurate.
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5-10 points
Fails to provide relevant or reliable sources for sources relating to the theorist.
**Cites minimal data obtained from sources.
**Sources are present but not reliable; errors in APA citation style are noted.
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0-5 points
**Sources are not reliable .
**Does not cite sources.
** APA citation style is not evident.
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Mechanics
~Up to 25 points
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15-25 points
**Ideas are communicated clearly.
**Accurate grammar/spelling.
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10-15 points
**Ideas are generally communicated clearly.
**Grammar/spelling generally accurate.
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5-10 points
**Ideas are often unclear due to mechanical errors.
**Errors in grammar/spelling noted.
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0-5 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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/ 150 POINTS
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Tentative Schedule (all tests & reading assignments close at 11:59 pm on due date)
Aug 25 Introduction, Start Chpt 1 & 2
Aug 27 Cont. Chpt 1 & 2
Sep 01 Chpt 1 & 2 reading assignments and quiz due; begin Chpt 3
Sep 03 Chpt 3 discussion, reading assignments and quiz due
Sep 8 Begin Chpt 4 & 5 discussions
Sep 10 Cont Chpt 4 & 5 reading assignments and quiz due
Sep 15 Chpt 6 discussion
Sep 17 Chpt 6 reading assignment and quiz due
Sep 22 Chpt 7 discussion
Sep 24 Chpt 7 reading assignment and quiz due
Sep 29 Chpt 8 discussion
Oct 01 Chpt 8 reading assignment and quiz due
Oct 06 Chpt 9 discussion
Oct 08 Chpt 9 reading assignment and quiz due
Oct 13 Chpt 10 discussion
Oct 15 Chpt 10 reading assignment and quiz due
Oct 20 Chpt 11 discussion
Oct 21 Rough Draft of paper Due
Oct 22 Chpt 11 reading assignment and quiz due
Oct 27 Chpt 12 discussion
Oct 29 Chpt 12 reading assignment and quiz due
Nov 02 Last day to withdraw with a “W”
Nov 03 Chpt 13 discussion
Nov 05 Chpt 13 reading assignment and quiz due
Nov 10 Chpt 14 discussion
Nov 12 Chpt 14 reading assignment and quiz due
Nov 17 Chpt 15 discussion
Nov 19 Chpt 15 reading assignment and quiz due
Nov 24 Chpt 16 discussion, reading assignment and quiz due
Nov 25 Final Paper due
Dec 01 Chpt 17 discussion
Dec 03 Review
Dec 08 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:
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Apr 3, 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)_______