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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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0349
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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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Helen Denise Wooten, PsyD
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Campus/Office Location:
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Online
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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hwooten@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
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Online
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Online
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Online
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Online
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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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3
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Unit Exam-50 points each
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450 points
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1
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Final Exam
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300 points
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17
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Chapter Modules (details below)
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Varying points
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15
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Weekly Attendance-10 points each
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150 points
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1
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Participation and Engagement
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50 points
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1
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Course Accountability Assessment
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50 points
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Grading Scale:
A = 90-100 %; B = 80-89 %; C = 70-79 %; D = 60-69 %; F = 59 % and below
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments and Grading Criteria)
ASSIGNMENT DETAILS____________________________________________________________
Exams (3 at 150 points each = 450 pts total; final = 300 pts): The exams will be administered in class. You will have 1 hour to complete section exams and 1.5 hours to complete the final. Questions will be taken directly from class lectures, modules, and chapters in the textbook. The tests will consist of multiple-choice questions. The tests will be on Canvas in an online format; you will one attempt during a particular window of time. These are not open book or open notes, but you are on the honor system. There will be no make-up exams, unless proof of valid absence is supplied; then it will be at the Instructor’s discretion.
Chapter Modules (17 at variable points each): Send electronically by clicking on the assignment on Canvas. For each chapter in the book, you will have a variety of assignments about important psychological principles, terms, theories, or concepts. The assignment load may look overwhelming, but most are shorter than you expect, plus I have tried to make at least some of them fun or personally relevant. Written assignments containing plagiarism will receive a grade of 0. Good quality, with regard to writing skill and comprehensive content, is required to receive full credit. With a valid excuse (validity to be determined by the Instructor), late assignments will be accepted for partial credit. There will be several quizzes in the modules, which may be completed using the book or notes.
Course Accountability Research Paper (50 points): see separate document in Files on Canvas
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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 _____11-1-2021__________.
Section One:
Week of 8-23 to 8-27 Chapter 1
Week of 8-30 to 9-3 Chapter 2
Week of 9-7 to 9-10 Chapter 3
Week of 9-13 to 9-17 Chapter 4
Week of 9-20 to 9-24 Chapter 5
9-24-21 by midnight Exam #1 over Chapters 1-5
Section Two:
Week of 9-27 to 10-1 Chapter 6
Week of 10-4 to 10-8 Chapter 7
Week of 10-11 to 10-15 Chapter 8
Week of 10-18 to 10-22 Chapter 9
Week of 10-25 to 10-29 Chapter 10
10-29-21 by midnight Exam #2 over Chapters 6-10
Course Accountability Assessment: Due by midnight on 10-31-21
Section Three:
Week of 11-1 to 11-5 Chapter 11-12
Week of 11-8 to 11-12 Chapter 13
Week of 11-15 to 11-19 Chapter 14
Week of 11-22 to 11-26 Chapter 15
Week of 11-29 to 12-3 Chapters 16 and Chapter 17
12-3-21 by midnight Exam #3 over Chapters 11-17
Final Exam: Due 12-9-21 by midnight
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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)]”.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Donna Smith
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room 208
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6266
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E-mail Address:
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dhooper@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Flusche
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 1312
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3321
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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