NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Lifespan Growth & Development
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Course Prefix & Number:
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Psyc2314
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Section Number:
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405
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Semester/Year:
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2017/F
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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):
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): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Santrock. A Topical Approach to Life-Span Development. 8th Edition. McGraw Hill.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Marvin Furdge, MA, MS
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth
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Telephone Number:
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940-343-5153
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E-mail Address:
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mfurdge@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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2 PM – 4 PM
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2 PM – 4 PM
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2 PM – 4 PM
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2 PM – 4 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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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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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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5
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Class Assignments
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100 (20) points each
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10
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Quizzes
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200 (20) points each
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5
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Learn Smart Assignments
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100 (20) points each
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4
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Exams
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200 points
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1
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1
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Mid-term Exam
Final Project
Final Exam
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100 points
100 points
100 points
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Total Points 900
Grading Scale
810-900-A
720-809-B
630-719-C
540-629-D
539 and Below F
COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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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)
Additional Instructor-specific Absence Policy:
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 9, 2017.
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 ResponsibilityCOURSE 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 and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
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)]”.
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QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Crystal R.M. Wright
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 24
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4320
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E-mail Address:
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cwright@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Larry Gilbert
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Office Location:
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Corinth Campus, Room 305
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6216
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E-mail Address:
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lgilbert@nctc.edu
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Other Pertinent Information
Class Attendance
Attendance is required. A sign in sheet will be available every class. It is your responsibility to make sure you sign the roll. You are allowed to miss three (3) days (excused or unexcused). After three (3) missed absences, your grade will drop five (5) points for every day missed. Points will be deducted from your final points. Remember, when you miss class, you miss important information.
Class starts at 6: 30 PM and ends at 9:25 PM. Showing up at 6:35 is considered late and leaving before class is over will be considered an absent unless it was discussed. I do understand emergencies happen and will look at them on a case by case base. Habitual tardiness and early departure will affect your grade.
If you choose to be absent, late, or leave early, it is your responsibility to find out what was missed from your classmates.
If for any reason you decide to drop this course, please note that I do not take responsibility for dropping you. It is your responsibility to drop the course, if you wish to do so. If you do not participate and do not drop the course you will receive an “F” for the semester grade.
Assignments
Due dates of all assignments will be announced in class or in your syllabus.
Contacting the Instructor
If you wish to contact the instructor, I can be contacted via e-mail at mfurdge@nctc.edu.
Canvas
All grades and attendance will be posted in Canvas. You may also find other documents such as the syllabus, assignment instructions, and quizzes in Canvas. Please see the section in this syllabus for “quizzes” for more information related to quizzes.
Connect
You are required to have a connect access code. If you do not have the access code, you will not be able to access your reading quizzes or other assignments.
Extra Credit
There will be not extra credit given for this course. To be successful, it is vital that you complete all of the required assignments.
Instructions for all assignments
Quizzes
You will have ten (10) reading quizzes. The available dates for quizzes will are listed in your syllabus. The quizzes will be multiple choices, consisting of ten (10) questions. To access the quizzes, you will need to log into Canvas and then access Connect. To access connect, you will need the code that comes with your textbook.
Exams (4)
You will take four (4) regular exams that will consist of 50 multiple choice questions. The chapters the exams will cover are listed in the class calendar. All exams will be administered in class. It is your responsibility to take come to class, take good notes, and study to be successful on the exams. Scan trons will be needed for each exam.
Mid-term Exam
The mid-term exam will consist of one hundred (100) multiple choice questions from chapters 1 through 8. The exam will be administered in the classroom.
Final Exam
The Final exam will be 100 multiple choice questions from chapters 9 through 17. The question from the exam will consist of questions from the regular exams that covered those chapters. The exam will be administered in the classroom.
Class Assignments
You will have five (5) class assignments. You must be in class to take these assignments.
Final Project (Application Assignment)
For your final project, you will write a five (5) page paper using some of developmental concepts included one’s life-span. By the end of week 4, you will be expected to turn to your instructor (1) the name of the person you will be writing about, (2) the age of the person, and (3) one paragraph (at least 5 sentences) explaining why you chose to write about this person. These three characteristics will count up to 10 points toward your final project’s grade. Failure to submit your chosen person by the listed deadline will result in a deduction of your grade.
The second part of you final project will require you write about this person explaining how this person has been an influence in society to others. Second, explain how society has been impacted by this person and third, how this person’s legacy is present in today’s society. I would like for you to examine this person’s success through a developmental perspective. This part of your project is worth up to 90 points.
This paper must meet the American Psychological Association (APA) style. The title and reference pages are not counted as part of the five required pages for this project. Note, references must be used and shown within the body of the paper and a complete reference list at the end of the paper is expected.
Class Calendar
August 28
- Review Syllabus
- Class Introduction
- Start Chapter 1
September 7
- Read Chapter 2
- Read Chapter 3
- Quiz #1 on Chapter 2 in Canvas: Opens 9/8/2017 @ 10 AM due on 9/10/2017 @ 10 PM
September 14
- Take Exam #1 on Chapters 1, 2, & 3 in class.
- Read Chapter 4
- Quiz #2 on Chapter 4 in Canvas: Opens 9/15/2017 @ 10AM due on 9/17/2017 @ 10PM
September 21
(1) Class Assignment #1 on Chapter 4
- Read Chapter 5
- Read Chapter 6
- Topics for Final Projects (Due)
- Quiz #3 on Chapter 5 in Canvas: Opens 9/22/2017 @ 10AM due on 9/24/2017 @ 10PM
September 28
- Take Exam #2 on Chapters 4, 5, & 6 in class.
- Read Chapter 7
- Quiz #4 on Chapter 7 in Canvas: Opens 9/29/2017 @ 10AM due on 10/1/2017 @ 10 PM
October 5
- Read Chapter 7
- Read Chapter 8
- Quiz #5 on Chapter 8 in Canvas: Opens 10/6/2017 @ 10 AM due on 10/8/2017 @ 10 PM
October 12
- Class assignment # 2 on Chapter 7
- Complete Chapter 8
- Prepare for Mid-term exam
October 19
- Take Mid-term exam Chapters 1 through 8.
- Read Chapter 9
- Quiz #6 on Chapter 9 in Canvas: Opens 10/20/2017 @ 10 AM due on 10/22/2017 @ 10 PM
October 26
- Class assignment # 3 on Chapter 9
- Read Chapter 10
- Learn Smart Assignment # 1 on Chapter 9 located in Canvas
- Quiz #7 on Chapter 10 in Canvas: Opens 10/27/2017 @ 10 AM due on 10/29/2017 @ 10 PM
November 2
- Read Chapter 11
- Read Chapter 12
- Learn Smart Assignment # 2 on Chapter 11 located in Canvas
- Quiz #8 on Chapter 12 in Canvas: Opens 11/3/2017 @ 10 AM due on 11/5/2017 @ 10 PM
November 9
- Exam #3 on Chapters 10, 11, & 12
- Read Chapter 13
- Learn Smart Assignment # 3 on Chapter 13 located in Canvas
- Quiz #9 on Chapter 13 in Canvas: Opens 11/10/2017 @ 10AM due on 11/12/2017 @ 10 PM
November 16
- Read Chapter 14
- Read Chapter 15
- Class Assignment # 4 on Chapter 13
- Final Projects are Due (Tonight)
- Quiz #10 on Chapter 15 in Canvas: Opens 11/17/2017 @ 10 AM due on 11/19/2017 @ 10 PM
November 23 OUT FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
November 30
- Exam #4 on Chapters 13, 14, & 15
- Read Chapter 16
- Learn Smart Assignment # 4 on Chapter 16 located in Canvas
December 7
- Read Chapter 17
- Class Assignment #5 on Chapter 17
- Learn Smart Assignment #5 on Chapter 17 located in Canvas
- Prepare for Final Exam
- Final Exam will cover Chapters 9-17.
December 11-15 Final Exam week
- Final exam TBA
Please be mindful that this is a tentative calendar and may change at the instructor’s discretion.