Syllabus | PSYC 2319 340 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC 2319 340 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

Introduction

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

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.

Course Title: Social Psychology
Course Prefix & Number: PSYC 2319	Section Number: 340	Term Code: 161S
Semester Credit Hours: 3	Lecture Hours: 3	Lab Hours: 0
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): A study of the social and cultural bases of human behavior, interpersonal influences, group membership and the relations between persons and social systems.
Course Prerequisite(s): None
Course Type: x - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core) o- Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course o - WECM Course

Name of Instructor:	Matt Diggs
Campus/Office Location:	Online (By Appointment Only)
Telephone Number:	940-498-6295 (Corinth Departmental Assistant)
E-mail Address:	mdiggs@nctc.edu

REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS

Myers, D.G. (11^th). Social Psychology. ISBN: 978-0078035296. McGraw-Hill Publications.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Points Values
5	Module Projects	50%
5	Module Exams	37.5%
5	Module Discussions	12.5%

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

	Student Learning Outcome
	At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1	Analyze human emotional, psychological, and behavioral processes in a social context.
2	Identify factors that shape affect, behavior and cognitions in social situations
3	Describe the types of social interaction between two or more individuals and the relationships among individuals and groups.
4	Understand and apply social psychological principles to everyday life.
5	Describe and define basic concepts and theories of social psychology.

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

The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 3, 2016.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION

Topic	General Description of Subject Matter
Chapter 1	Introducing Social Psychology
Chapter 2	The Self in a Social World
Chapter 3	Social Beliefs and Judgments
Chapter 4	Behaviors and Attitudes
Chapter 5	Genes, Culture and Gender
Chapter 6	Conformity and Obedience
Chapter 7	Persuasion
Chapter 8	Group Influence
Chapter 9	Prejudice: Disliking Others
Chapter 10	Aggression: Hurting Others
Chapter 11	Attraction and Intimacy: Liking Others
Chapter 12	Helping
Chapter 13	Conflict and Peacemaking
Chapter 14	Social Psychology in the Clinic
Chapter 15	Social Psychology in Court
Chapter 16	Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

Student Rights & Responsibilities

NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.

Scholastic Integrity

Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See the Student Handbook for more information.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Disability Services (OSD)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. A disability is anything that can interfere with learning, such as a learning disability, psychological challenge, physical illness or injury. Accommodations may include extra time on tests, tests in a distraction reduced environment, volunteer note taker in class, etc.

On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 in the Administration (100) Building or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209 to arrange for an intake appointment with OSD.

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

Early Alert and CARES

The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.

The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to CARESTeam@nctc.edu. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

Support Services

Counseling and Testing 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/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx

Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized support services.

http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx

Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information. http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx

Tobacco-Free Campus

NCTC restricts the use of all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes and smokeless tobacco on campus property.

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.

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Dr. Leslie Kelley
Office Location:	Corinth Campus, Room 336
Telephone Number:	940-498-6424 (Email preferred)
E-mail Address:	lkelley@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Dean Sara Alford
Office Location:	Flower Mound 200C
Telephone Number:	972-899-8414
E-mail Address:	salford@nctc.edu

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