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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings. Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.
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Course Title: Developmental Psychology
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Course Prefix & Number: PSYC 2314
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Section Number: 341
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Term Code: Spring 2019
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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): None
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o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
x - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o - WECM Course
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Name of Instructor:
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Matt Diggs
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Campus/Office Location:
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Online (By Appointment Only)
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6295 (Corinth Departmental Assistant)
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E-mail Address:
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mdiggs@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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Sunday
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8pm-12am (Online)
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REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
A Topical Approach to Life-Span Development, 9th Edition. John Santrock. McGraw-Hill
The college has partnered with McGraw-Hill to provide an e-book/code option directly available through the campus for under $100. They will not have a physical book. You will have the option to order a loose leaf book for around $30 more through the bookstore. Alternatively, you can order a physical book online. I do not require the e-book in the class nor will you be forced to use the Connect software.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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17
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Chapter Quizzes (Chapters 1-17)
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68%
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1
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Forrest Gump Quiz
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2%
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1
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Forrest Gump Final Paper
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20%
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1
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Institutional Effectiveness Research Paper
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10%
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15
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Extra Credit Discussion Forums (5 x 15)
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Up to 7.5%
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Student Learning Outcome
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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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4
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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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5
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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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6
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I Identify examples of some of the cultural and ethnic differences that influence development throughout the lifespan.
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7.
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D Discuss the various causes or reasons for disturbances in the developmental process.
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This is a complete online course, therefore attendance is not kept. The students that received A’s were most likely to log on several times a week.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 4, 2019.
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
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
x Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
x Social Responsibility
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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Topic
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General Description of Subject Matter
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Chapter 1
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Overview of Life-Span Development
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Chapter 2
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Biological Beginnings
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Chapter 3
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Physical Development and Aging
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Chapter 4
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Health throughout the Lifespan
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Chapter 5
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Motor, Sensory and Perceptual Development
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Chapter 6
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Cognitive Developmental Approaches
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Chapter 7
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Information Processing
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Chapter 8
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Intelligence
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Chapter 9
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Language Development
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Chapter 10
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Emotional Development
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Chapter 11
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Self and Personality
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Chapter 12
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Gender Roles and Sexuality
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Chapter 13
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Social Cognition and Moral Development
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Chapter 14
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The Family
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Chapter 15
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Peers and Sociocultural World
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Chapter 16
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Schools, Achievement and Work
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Chapter 17
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Death and Dying
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Final Paper
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An application paper taking all concepts in the course and applying them to a movie chronicling the life of multiple characters (Forrest Gump)
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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)
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.
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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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. Bruce King
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Office Location:
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1500 North Corinth St, Corinth, TX 76208-5408
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6464
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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