ONLINE PSYC 2314 - COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Name
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Developmental Psychology (PSYC.2314.341)
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Semester & Year
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Fall 2020
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Class Information
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Welcome to Psychology 2314 – ONLINE! I am glad that you are here. Developmental Psychology looks at the major issues in psychology through the lens of a conception to death viewpoint. We’ll take a subject like relationships – and discuss how we develop relationships even in utero, with our parents, siblings – and throughout our life and how that impacts our childhood, adolescent and adult friendships. Of course, we’ll have other subjects – but that is what developmental psychology is all about!
As many of you who take this course will be going into nursing, allied health and psychology rules, I feel this syllabus creates a solid contract with strict (but fair and consistent) rules that will lay the foundation for your success. My goal in every class is that everyone ends with an A – and I hope to empower you to be able to do this!
PLAGIARISM: On discussion boards, some students have thought it is okay to copy and paste information from a website instead of giving their own work. Because this is becoming such a HUGE problem, I am cracking down on it starting this semester. Anything that you write that is NOT your words *MUST* be in quotes and have a parenthetical citation (meaning the site you got it from in parenthesis) – for instance: “Disorders include bipolar, schizophrenic and manic” (www.webmd.com). Your final paper will be submitted through a plagiarism detector embedded in Canvas – and any instance of intentional plagiarism will be referred to the dean. Imagine me Google searching every sentence of your paper looking to see if it is a match – Canvas does this for me.
EMAIL: Please make sure your email address is CORRECT in Canvas. When I send out emails to you in Canvas – it will send a copy of the email to your personal email address. If your personal email address is wrong – you won’t get the email. I always send out reminder emails on Saturday or early Sunday and Monday or Tuesday.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS: I have a late policy where only exceptional documented circumstances are allowed for late work. I write more about it at the end of the syllabus. Please be sure to look at it.
SCARY BUT NOT: I have to be very direct about some things on the syllabus, but I think you’ll find I am a fun loving professor, I enjoy a good time, we’ll laugh and cut up on the message boards, but there are some things I am serious about. Although this may come across as mean and strict to some – I want you to know that you can ALWAYS email me and I am ALWAYS willing to help. I enjoy what I do – and I DO want you to succeed.
A syllabus is a contract. I have to be formal because if there’s a complaint, this is what is used; however, that doesn’t change the fact that we are going to have a lot of fun this semester.
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Instructor’s Name & Office #
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Matt Diggs
Virtual Office Space
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Office Phone # & Fax #
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940-498-6295 (Corinth Dept Assistant)
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Instructor’s Office Hours
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Sunday - 8pm to 12am
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E-Mail Address
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mdiggs@nctc.edu
(Email is preferred)
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Required Texts & Material
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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.
As the textbook is simply selling the “code” and not a physical book, there are multiple ISBN’s – you will need to contact the bookstore to get the book if you are buying the code. It will be up to you to ensure you have the right textbook (Santrock has multiple versions of his book) and not a slight variation.
The textbook looks as below:
The 17 quizzes are from test banks associated with that book with that edition. Any deviation from the noted book will not be applicable for quiz challenges. Also – quizzes may have different or updated answers with information from the newer book vs. an older book.
In October 2013, the DSM-V was released. This is basically how psychologists diagnose psychological disorders. This was a significant change, and all textbooks had to be updated. You can expect to miss quite a few questions (for instance, Asperger’s Syndrome is no longer a disorder) if you are using an older edition.
As college students, I expect you to be adults, but I highly suggest getting the required textbook. Not buying the noted book and edition could result in bad quiz grades – which is 68% of the overall grade for the course. Ultimately, you are adults and you have to weigh the pros and cons of getting a cheaper textbook.
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Grading Policy & Procedures
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This class is graded in a 1000-point scale. The following letter grades correspond to the letters.
A = 895 to 1000
B = 795 to 894
C = 695 to 794
D = 595 to 694
F = 594 and Under
I adhere strictly to these grades. There are significant built in extra credit opportunities, so I feel that I do not need to give additional extra credit or additional points. I will give an 894 a B! Do the extra credit and work hard to make sure you do not need any extra points.
The class has two major components to it – they are diverse in order to help you succeed. If I have a class with 100% A’s because students are willing to work, then I will take the wrath of management – but I will give 100% A’s. This class is built to where if you want an A – and you’re willing to work for it – you can get it. You can retake quizzes throughout the semester (up to the 3 times per quiz) and if you follow directions on the final paper – you should do very well. There are significant extra credit opportunities in this class, and the over-arching only requirement to do the extra credit is to do the chapters on time as assigned. There are truly no reasons for failure unless you are not willing to put in the time or have the proper supplies. If you buy the book through our bookstore, you will get a code, which gives you access to Connect. This will quiz you and walk you through the chapters before you even take the test. It is a powerful software. It’s up to you and your ability to make the time for success.
Chapter Quizzes – 68% of the grade (680 points total)
The textbook has 17 chapters so you will have individual quizzes over each chapter. A positive to this is if you do bad at one chapter, it won’t “bomb” you for a test. The bad side is – you have 17 of them! Each chapter has a 150-250 question bank in which it pulls 20 random questions. 20 minutes is PLENTY of time if you are prepared for the quiz. The purpose of allowing it to be open book is NOT to allow you to NOT study before you take the quiz, but if the test bank gives you an obscure question, for you to be able to look it up. In any given 20 question test there may be 3-4 obscure questions. Therefore, you could finish 15 questions in 6-8 minutes and use the remaining 12-14 minutes to look up the other 5 questions.
Also, this is guaranteed to get you to succeed. You guarantee your own grade and your own success. The process of looking up what you don’t know in the book will make you learn something because you are forced to use the book. Check out the calendar in the syllabus to see when the quiz deadlines are. You may retake the quizzes (up to the three times) BEFORE THE UNIT DEADLINE to try to improve your grade. You will need to prepare accordingly and not procrastinate if you would like to take advantage of multiple quiz retakes.
Forrest Gump Quiz – 2% of the grade (20 points)
There will be a 10-question quiz that will help you understand the rules and regulations of the Forrest Gump paper project. This quiz will be due as specified in the syllabus. You may not do the Bucket List extra credit (this extra credit will be discussed later in the semester) without having first done the Forrest Gump quiz.
College Assessment – 10% of the grade (100 total points)
NCTC requires that all courses undergo an institutional assessment. This assessment will be likely given in some variation in all classes you are in – either with a written assignment or a pre-test/post-test function. The full-time psychology faculty have decided that all courses are required to have a written paper that assesses your ability to use and decipher library research and internet research as well as apply the material that you’ve learned to relevant subject matter.
The college assessment in this course will be a minimum 1500-word paper written on developmental aspects of death, dying and grieving. You will have to answer 8 questions about your subject through the paper. These questions must be properly researched and use proper APA format as well as good citations. At a minimum, you must have one library journal article (with a direct link to the library permalink or DOI) and one scholarly web resource. The 1500 words does not include anything that the plagiarism detector counts as quotes (in other words, if you submit a 1800-word paper, but the plagiarism detector says you had 20% of your paper as quotes and references – you really submitted a 1500-word paper. Minimum work in this class will receive a “C” (Average) grade. Students who wish to earn B (Above average) and A (excellent) grades will need to show that excellence in their paper.
More details about this college assessment can be found in Canvas. Again, this is an institutional requirement – not my own specific assignment.
Movie Final Exam Project -- 20% of the grade (200 points)
Forrest Gump is one of the best movies today that represent Developmental Psychology. You are to watch the movie, and then pick 10 theories and concepts that you feel are best represented from the class in the movie. The more important the concept or theory, the higher the grade will be. You will be writing a 10-paragraph paper – each paragraph will be a minimum of 150 words and use the textbook at least once. It will be a final exam type of paper because it will be used to show what you have learned this semester – in a very modern way. Be sure you check the supplement on Canvas for more information about this paper. The Forrest Gump quiz should help you to ensure you understand the rules of the paper.
Extra Credit Discussion Questions – Up to 7.5% bonus (75 total points)
This is basically my playground to do what I want to do in the class. I will randomly assign questions and projects in here. If you want to do them and get points, you can – if you don’t, you don’t have to – it is as simple as that. I’ll give at least one question a week. Generally speaking, I will post an extra credit (or two, or sometimes three) on Monday morning, and you’ll have through the deadline night at 11:59pm to do it – each week of the semester.
Typically speaking, there will be a completion component to the extra credit as well. You cannot do the extra credit if you are behind on quizzes.
MANDATORY CLASS ORIENTATION & TECHNOLOGY ADDENDUM
This quiz is the first thing you should do as part of the course. You must take the quiz until you have achieved a 100 on it. Everyone should start out with a perfect grade. By getting a 100 on this quiz, you have shown that you understand all the policies in this course and have completely read the course materials. The Technology Addendum (Late assignment contract) ensures you understand how to access tech support and my rules about late papers and technology concerns with late papers. You should do this as one of the first things you do in the class as soon as possible, but by the Census deadline.
Class starts the first day – not doing the orientation the first couple of days is the equivalent of not showing up to your two weeks of class. If you have not done the orientation quiz by census date – you will be marked as a non-attending student.
The typical way to do a chapter is to:
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Read the chapters
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Consider Researching Cornell Notes and taking active notes
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Watch the video (optional)
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In Canvas, there’s a telecourse series that’s still relevant – back when online courses used to be on television – there are videos that are public domain that I’ve referenced with each unit of the class. These videos may be good help for visual learners.
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Read the lecture notes
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When I first started teaching, I had anxiety and wrote scripts to help me teach. I’ve turned these scripts into lecture notes – which are included in the class for you.
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Take the Graded Quiz
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20 minutes. 20 questions. Focus.
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Focus on any areas that you got wrong, ask questions or use tutoring to clarify areas
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This is where your learning takes place. Some of you may have an A+ on the first attempt. Great job! The reason I allow multiple retakes is to allow you to fall down but learn how to get back up. We have online tutoring, in group tutoring – and I will always answer your questions.
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Retake the Quiz
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Two more attempts remaining. Sometimes you get a hard batch of questions. Sometimes you realize that slacking and trying to look up answers won’t get you good grades. Read and take notes – study your notes, and work hard to know where everything in the chapter is – so if there’s something you don’t remember, you can look it up.
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Repeat E & F until you are satisfied with one of your three attempts.
Don’t stress out if you don’t get an A on the first few quizzes. You can lose 105 points and still get an A. Extra credit can turn “C” quizzes into an A average. Don’t let one quiz grade get you too high or too low. The biggest variable in this course are your papers.
This is a modified self-paced class, so you will find that everything is open from day #1 – I encourage you if/when you have the opportunity, to get ahead! This is NOT a class where you can get behind. This is also not a class where you can do everything the day of the deadline. You will find yourself failing miserably if you try to do that. You have been warned over and over about this.
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Tentative Calendar (Subject to Change w/o Notice)
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Note about deadlines: Note about deadlines: Although I encourage you to stay up with the schedule as posted, it has built in flexible time for you to do the quizzes if you have life events come-up. Let's have a great semester!
Week 1: Monday, August 24th through Sunday, August 30th
Orientation Elements: Orientation Quiz, Technology Addendum, Introduce Yourself
Deadline #1: Sunday night, August 30th at 11:59pm – Orientation Elements Due (all extra credit)
Week 2: Monday, August 31st through Sunday, September 6th
Chapter 1 Quiz, Extra Credit
Week 3: Monday, September 7th through Sunday, September 13th
Chapter 2 Quiz, Chapter 3 Quiz, Extra Credit
Deadline #2: Sunday night, September 13th at 11:59pm – All attempts at Chapters 1-3 Quizzes must be completed at least once.
Week 4: Monday, September 14th through Sunday, September 20th
Chapter 4 Quiz, Extra Credit
Week 5: Monday, September 21st through Sunday, September 27th
Chapter 5 Quiz, Chapter 6 Quiz, Extra Credit
Week 6: Monday, September 28th through Sunday, October 4th
Chapter 7 Quiz, Extra Credit
Deadline #3: Sunday night, October 4th at 11:59pm – All attempts at Chapters 4-7 Quizzes must be completed.
Week 7: Monday, October 5th through Sunday, October 11th
Chapter 8 Quiz, Extra Credit
Week 8: Monday, October 12th through Sunday, October 18th
Chapter 9 Quiz, Chapter 10 Quiz, Extra Credit
Week 9: Monday, October 19th through Sunday, October 25th
Chapter 11 Quiz, Extra Credit
Deadline #4: Sunday night, October 25th at 11:59pm – All attempts at Chapters 8-11 Quizzes must be completed.
Week 10: Monday, October 26th through Sunday, November 1st
Chapter 12 Quiz, Extra Credit
Week 11: Monday, November 2nd through Sunday, November 8th
Chapter 13 Quiz, Chapter 14 Quiz, Extra Credit
Week 12: Monday, November 9th through Sunday, November 15th
Chapter 15 Quiz, Extra Credit
Deadline #5: Sunday night, November 15th at 11:59pm – All attempts at Chapters 12-15 Quizzes must be completed.
Week 13: Monday, November 16th through Sunday, November 22nd
Chapter 16 Quiz, Chapter 17 Quiz, Bucket List Extra Credit
Week 14: Monday, November 23rd through Sunday, November 29th
Institutional Effectiveness Essay, Forrest Gump Quiz Due
Deadline #6: Sunday night, November 29th at 11:59pm – Chapters 16-17 Quizzes must be completed. Institutional Effectiveness Essay must be submitted. Forrest Gump Quiz Due, Bucket List Extra Credit Due
Week 15: Monday, November 30th through Sunday, December 6th
Work on Forrest Gump Paper, Review all chapters
Deadline #7: Sunday night, December 6th at 11:59pm – Forrest Gump Final Paper Due
The earlier you submit the paper, the more likely it will be graded in a timely manner. This should allow you to have the confidence you have the grade you want to earn in this class.
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Technology
Certification
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It is your responsibility to ensure that not only do you know how to log into Canvas, that you know how to submit an assignment, but it is also imperative that you understand which file you are uploading and ensure you have uploaded the correct file. Several “scams” have been detected in the teacher community – the most common is uploading a blank or incorrect file, and then the teacher feels bad for you and asks you to send him or her the “right” file. Meanwhile, you’ve had an extra 2-3 days (if not longer) to work on the paper by the deceit. You can check to make sure you uploaded the right file.
If you use google docs, be sure you are submitting the CONVERTED DOC file, not the “gdoc” file. Do not submit PAGES files (Apple) or LNK files – these are common errors that are made.
It is your responsibility to ensure the correct file is submitted – much like it would be your responsibility if you were handing it in that you handed in the right paper. If I catch an incorrect file (because you turned in the project a couple days early) – I will let you fix it provided I catch the mistake before the due date. If you submit an incorrect file and I do not catch it until after the deadline, you’ll get a zero.
We have tech support, and you will have several assignments that should allow you to practice uploading an assignment properly. It is your responsibility to ensure you work with Tech Support to upload the file through Canvas on time – regardless of how slow the system is.
Additionally, if I get an email 1 minute after it was due, and you swear you turned it in an hour before it was due – but you emailed it instead of turning it in on Canvas, you’ll get a zero. This policy is not meant to be scary – simply informational. 99% of students are able to successfully upload and turn their papers in on time without file errors. This policy is dealing with the 1% who do not. One of the benefits of Canvas is that they guarantee 99.9% uptime – so it will be hard to find too much fault with Canvas.
When submitting a project or a paper, everyone will have a receipt number (or plagiarism report) which is the receipt number that proves you submitted an assignment. No receipt number, no conversation about a technology error. You must ensure you have a receipt number after submitting your final paper. It is essential you turn in your final paper through Canvas – and not through other websites – even if they are connected loosely with Canvas. Receipts are emailed to the email on file as well as able to be downloaded after uploading.
I have two guaranteed current exceptions to my late policy. If you are in the military and have a deployment over the deadline, I will work with you. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! If you are involuntarily in the hospital for multiple days including the deadline, I will also work with you. (Having an elective procedure where you’re aware of the date should inspire you to work ahead – that will not be an acceptable reason). Both exceptions will require verification at the end of the semester, and it may require an “incomplete” in the class.
Furthermore, given the times that we live in currently, if you feel you have a documented reason that you feel should qualify for an exception, please contact me (if possible, proactively) for a discussion of that documented reason. The two reasons mentioned above I can confidently say would qualify, but given COVID-19, there may be other documentable reasons that could qualify (but are not necessarily guaranteed to qualify).
Late assignments should be something we avoid at all costs - there are only very rare instances in which I’ve issued an extension - I note this to be a contrast given some of your professors may be very generous about giving extensions - that’s not going to be me.
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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: Fall 2020
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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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Course Type:
□ - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
⌧ - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
□ - 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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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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I Identify examples of some of the cultural and ethnic differences that influence development throughout the lifespan.
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D Discuss the various causes or reasons for disturbances in the developmental process.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
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
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 2, 2020
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
□ Communication
□ Mathematics
□ Life and Physical Science
□ Language, Philosophy & Culture
□ Creative Arts
□ American History
□ Government/Political Science
⌧ Social and Behavioral Sciences
□ Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
⌧ Critical Thinking
⌧ Communication
⌧ Empirical and Quantitative
□ Teamwork
□ Personal Responsibility
⌧ 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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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, 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 30, 2020 and are subject to 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 must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.
Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must 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 (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) 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 this period, 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
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.
Students 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.
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)]”.
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing free interactive online workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, and a Math Lab to assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students.
http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/index.html
First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized services.
http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/trio-student-support-services.html
Completion Center
The NCTC Completion Center is a comprehensive student engagement program that increases retention and completion rates of first-time, low income students. Services include:
Success coaching to address students’ academic and non-academic challenges and issues; Success Seminars, and a centralized career readiness and job placement program.
http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/completion-center/index.html
Career Services Center
The NCTC Career Services Center is the place you can go for educational and career planning. Services include: Career/Degree Exploration, Job Search Tools and Resources, Resume and Professional Portfolio Development, Interview Skills and Preparation. Our Career Advisors partner with you in making your educational journey an efficient process towards a rewarding career. http://www.nctc.edu/career-services/index.html
Counseling and Advising
Support Services, Counseling and Advising staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration) and much more. http://www.nctc.edu/counseling-advising/index.html
Testing Service Center
The mission of NCTC Testing Services is to provide high-quality testing services that adhere to the professional standards and guidelines to meet the needs of students, faculty, and community members. http://www.nctc.edu/testing-center/index.html
Early Alert and CARES
The NCTC Early Alert program assists students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Faculty and staff may refer students through the Early Alert process at any point in the semester in an effort to provide appropriate intervention and access to support services. Examples of behaviors that could prompt an Early Alert referral could be missing assignments, failing tests, excessive absences, or personal circumstances impacting academic performance. A student submitted as an Early Alert will be contacted by an academic advisor or success coach through text, phone, and/or via their NCTC e-mail address to discuss any current challenges as well as helpful resources and success strategies-we want our students to finish strong and know that education is a partnership!
The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team is concerned not only about our students' academic success, but also their emotional and physical well-being. The CARES Team promotes a safe learning environment for students, faculty, and staff and is committed to taking a proactive approach in helping our students succeed by addressing the mental, emotional or psychological health and safety of the NCTC community. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student, such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. Visit the NCTC CARES site to also locate campus and community resources, or email counseling@nctc.edu to get in touch with a member of the CARES Team directly. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information. http://www.nctc.edu/financial-aid/index.html
Student Success
At NCTC, student success is progress towards collegiate goals, reached in an affordable and timely manner, under professional guidance, empowering students to serve skillfully in their chosen role within their community
Equity
NCTC defines equity as encompassing the practice of acknowledging individual differences and systemic disparities when developing new programs and resources for our campus community, which may sometimes challenge our own beliefs and assumptions, in order to ensure balanced educational opportunities toward completion.
Affinity Groups
Staff and faculty representing the Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), along with academic advisors, counselors and success coaches, serve as mentors for NCTC’s student-centered Affinity Groups.
An Affinity Group is a population of students who have specific needs, barriers or systems they are needing to navigate not only within college, but within life. Providing mentorship, support and resources for identified Affinity Groups such as Black/African American students, veterans and active military, single parents, students with disabilities, adult learners, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness, enables us to make more impactful, meaningful connections with students who are in dire need of equity and understanding.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Adam Ramsey
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 814
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4925
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E-mail Address:
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aramsey@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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316 E Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201
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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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