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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Lifespan Growth & Development
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Course Prefix & Number: PSYC2314
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Section Number:
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Semester: 163T
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 3
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Life-Span Growth and Development is a study of social, emotional, cognitive and physical factors and influences of a developing human from conception to death.
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Course Prerequisite(s):
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Required Course Materials:
A Topical Approach to Life-Span Development, 8th Edition. Santrock. McGraw Hill.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Tanaye Pope, MA, LSSP, NCSP
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth/Room 331-Office hours by appointment
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Telephone Number:
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Email Preferred
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E-mail Address:
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spope@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
8 Weekly quizzes @ 20 pts. 160
8 Reflect Assignment @ 20 pts. 160
1 LifeSpan Assignment @ 100 100
1 Group Project @ 100 pts. 100
16 Class Participation/Attend @ 5pts 80
Total Possible Points = 600
Grades are determined on the following basis:
A=90% 540 points or higher
B-80-89% 480-539 points
C=70-79% 420-479 points
D=60-69% 360-419 points
F=Below 60% Below 360 points
Reflections: Eight Weekly Reflections assignments will be required and are worth 20 points each. These are found at the end of each chapter. Students are to respond to the Reflection prompt. These assignments are very brief typewritten assignments (1 to 2 paragraphs). See syllabus for due dates. This assignment will be turned in on Canvas. Late assignments will not be accepted.
Group Presentation: Groups and topics TBA.
Weekly Quizzes: This course will have 8 Weekly Quizzes worth 20 points each. These can be accessed via Canvas and are taken after associated chapter reading has been completed.
See syllabus for due dates. No makeup assessments will be allowed.
Lifespan Development Assignment: Details and instructions for this assignment will be posted in Canvas. This assignment should be turned in via canvas. Late assignments will not be accepted.
Class Participation/Attendance: Attend and actively participate in all classes and discussions. Class participation points are based on this requirement
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Describe the stages of the developing person at different periods of the life span from birth to death.
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Discuss the social, political, economic, and cultural forces that affect the development process of the individual.
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Identify factors of responsible personal behavior with regard to issues such as sexual activity, substance abuse, marriage and parenting.
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Explain the biosocial, cognitive and psychological influences throughout the lifespan as an ongoing set of processes, involving both continuity and change.
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Describe the different developmental perspectives of the major theories of development (i.e. cognitive, learning, humanistic and psychodynamic).
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Identify examples of some of the cultural and ethnic differences that influence development throughout the lifespan.
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Discuss the various causes or reasons for disturbances in the developmental process.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance is expected and will be taken only during the first 15 minutes of class. After this time, you will be considered late and have to sign at end of class. Failure to do so, will result in being marked absent. Academic policies relating to attendance are followed as identified in the NCTC Student Handbook
Additionally, I want you to be successful in this class and enjoy the class.
- As such, please complete assigned reading and activities prior to class, and be prepared to make inquires about anything not fully understood.
- Attend and actively participate in all classes and discussions. Class participation points are based on this requirement.
- Complete Reflections ( 1 to 2 paragraphs)
- Participate in group presentation (Groups and topics TBD)
- Reflect, through your behavior and demeanor, the dignity and respect befitting an adult
- If you are having difficulty in the coursework, please notify instructor immediately so that assistance may be offered to you.
- Please show courtesy to your instructor and fellow classmates by silencing your phone
upon entering class. If you need to take an emergency call, please step outside the
classroom
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Mar 21 Introductions, Review of Syllabus
Chap 1, In class assignment
Mar 23 Chap 2 Overview
LifeSpan Assignment due
Quiz # 1 due
Group project discussion
Mar 28 Chap 3 Overview
Reflection #2 due
Mar 30 Chap 4 Overview
Quiz #2 due
April 4 Chap 5 Overview
Reflection # 3 due
April 6 Chap 6 Overview
Quiz # 3 due
April 11 Chap 7 Overview
Reflection #4 due
April 13 Chap 8 Overview
Quiz # 4 due
April 18 Chap 9 Overview
Reflection #5 due
April 20 Chap 11 Overview
Quiz #5 due
April 25 Chap 12 Overview
Reflection # 6 due
April 27 Chap 13 Overview
Quiz # 6 due
May 2 Chap 14 Overview
Reflection # 7 due
May 4 Chap 15 Overview
Quiz # 7 due
May 9 Chap 17 Overview
Reflection # 8 due
May 11 Group Project
Quiz # 8
LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is Thursday, April 24, 2017.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
x Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
x Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
x Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR DEPARTMENT CHAIR & INSTRUCTIONAL DEAN
If you have a concern that we are not able to resolve, you may contact the department chair for further assistance. Please note that if you contact the department chair prior to discussing the issue with me, then the department chair will simply ask you to discuss the matter with me first, before he becomes involved. If you do not feel comfortable discussing the issue with me, you are free at any time to contact the department chair.
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Leslie Kelley
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room 336
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6424 (Email preferred)
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E-mail Address:
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lkelley@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dean Sara Alford
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Office Location:
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Flower Mound 200C
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Telephone Number:
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972-899-8414
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E-mail Address:
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salford@nctc.edu
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