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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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0102
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 2021
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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. 5th edition. McGraw Hill. Connect Access ISBN: 9781264565115.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Tracy Munton
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville Rm 807
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Telephone Number:
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325-864-0245 (cell)
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E-mail Address:
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tmunton@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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8:15-9:15am
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8:15-9:15am
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1:00-2:00pm
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1:00-2:00pm
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*Other times may be available upon request
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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25
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Daily Questions
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125
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2
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Article/Movie Review
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200
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_____________Institutional Assessment__________
Case Study
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200
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1000 Total
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
Exams (375 points)- 15 exams will be given weekly (after chapter completion). Each exam is worth 25 points and will be taken online. The exams may be found within the Assignments Tab of Canvas. You will have to have Connect to take these exams.
Daily Questions (125 points) – Each day students will be given a question to answer in class about the previous lesson. There will be 25 questions worth 5 points each. After answering the question(s), students will be allowed to discuss their answers within the class or a small group before submitting their answers.
Article/Movie Review (200 points) – Students will be required to submit a review of a professional article from a scholarly psychology journal. You may choose any topic from the textbook that interests you and must cite the textbook at least once to support the conclusion of the article. Reviews must be at least 2 full pages typed and double spaced.
Students can do a second article review or can choose to do a movie review. Movie must be “psychological” in nature and approved by instructor. Students will be required to discuss the various psychological elements of movie and use the textbook to back up the elements discussed. Reviews must be at least 2 full pages typed and double spaced. Each paper is worth 100 points
Institutional Assessment (100 points) – This assignment will be completed in Canvas and is due in Week 13.
Case Study (200 points) – Due Finals week. Students will choose a disorder and develop a mock patient with the disorder. You will fill out a “case study” report detailing the symptoms/differential diagnosis, etc. More information for the case study will be posted in Canvas.
Extra Credit (up to 30 points) – Students will be given an opportunity to submit assignments for extra credit. There will be 3 assignments at 10 points each. These assignments will be posted in Canvas with details
Week Date Chapter Topics Due
1 8/24 Course overview
8/26 1 What is Psychology? DQ’s/Ch exam
2 8/31 2 Psych Scientific Method DQ’s
9/2 “ “ DQ’s/Ch exam
3 9/7 3 Biological Foundations DQ’s
9/9 “ of Behavior DQ’s/Ch exam
4 9/14 4 Sensation & Perception DQ’s
9/16 “ “ DQ’s/Ch exam
5 9/21 5 States of Consciousness DQ’s
9/23 “ “ DQ’s/Ch exam
Article/Movie Review due
Sec. 1 extra credit due
6 9/28 6 Learning DQ’s
9/30 “ “ DQ’s/Ch exam
7 10/5 7 Memory DQ’s
10/7 “ “ DQ’s/Ch exam
8 10/12 8 Thinking, Intelligence, DQ’s
10/14 “ and Language DQ’s/Ch exam
9 10/19 10 Motivation & Emotion DQ’s
10/21 “ “ DQ’s/Ch exam
Article/Movie Review due
Sec.2 extra credit due
10 10/26 12 Personality DQ’s
10/28 “ DQ’s/Ch exam
11 11/2 13 Social Psychology DQ’s
11/4 “ “ DQ’s/Ch exam
12 11/9 15 Psychological Disorders DQ’s
11/11 “ “ DQ’s/Ch exam
Institutional Exam
13 11/16 16 Therapies DQ’s
11/18 “ “ DQ’s/Ch exam
14 11/23 11 Gender & Sexuality DQ’s/Ch exam
11/25 Off! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
15 11/30 17 Health Psychology DQ’s
12/2 “ “ DQ’s/Ch exam
Sec.3 extra credit due
16 12/9 Case Study due
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Grades are based on the following:
A = 90-100% 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
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:
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is __November 1, 2021
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.
COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Fall 2021
Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19 or other health related crisis, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 27, 2021 and are subject to change as conditions change.Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entities from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities and effective immediately NCTC is no longer mandating the use of masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask, rather it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021 and are subject to change.Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings: In spring 2020, we faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.Faculty will: Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.Students should:
Provide notification to campus officials if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.Notify instructors in advance of the absence. Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus. Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.During the fall 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website. Additional NCTC information is available at
http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)_______