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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "PS 354"
COURSE NAME: "Abnormal Psychology"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall Semester 2012
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Dorell Karin
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
TTH 15:00-16:15
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
Prerequisite: PS 101
OFFICE HOURS:
Before and after class or by appointment
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The aim of the course is to stimulate your curiosity in regards to how the pathological mind works. You will learn to critically discuss the origins, diagnosis and prognosis of different psychiatric disorders.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
This course provides an overview of the field of psychopathology. Students will gain an historical overview of what is considered abnormal behavior. We will cover all main psychological disorders focusing mainly on their etiology, evaluation and treatment from a number of different theoretical perspectives. Through group work and assignments you will learn how to evaluate, critically discuss and diagnose psychological disorders. You will be challenged to go beyond memorizing the information and truly understand the complexity of the field of abnormal psychology.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Provide students with an intergrative overview of the field of Abnormal Psychology
The ability to analyze, discuss and comprehend psychological disorders from different thoretical perspectives
Learn appropriate intervention and treatment strategies for different psychological disorders
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TEXTBOOK:
| Book Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN number | Library Call Number | Comments | Format | Local Bookstore | Online Purchase |
| Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach, International Edition, 6th Edition | David H. Barlow | V. Mark Durand | Wadsworth | ISBN-10:1111345201 | ISBN-13:9781111345204 | | | | | |
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| 2 exams during the course and 1 cumulative final exam | | 25% each exam 30% final exam |
| 1 term paper- will be discussed during the first class | | 10% of final grade |
| Participation and attendance | | 10% of final grade |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Assessment Guidelines for assigning main letter grades: A, B, C,D, and F.
A: Work of this quality directly addresses the question or problem raised and provides a coherent argument displaying an extensiveknowledge of relevant information or content. This type of work demonstrates the ability to critically evaluate concepts and theory and has an element of novelty and originality. There is clear evidence of a significant amount of reading beyond that required for the course.
B: This is highly competent level of performance and directly addresses the question or problem raised.
There is a demonstration of some ability to critically evaluatetheory and concepts and relate them to practice. Discussions reflect the student’s own arguments and are not simply a repetition of standard lecture andreference material. The work does not suffer from any major errors or omissions and provides evidence of reading beyond the required assignments.
C: This is an acceptable level of performance and provides answers that are clear but limited, reflecting the information offered in the lectures and reference readings.
D: This level of performances demonstrates that the student lacks a coherent grasp of the material.
Important information is omitted and irrelevant points included.In effect, the student has barely done enough to persuade the instructor that s/he should not fail.
F: This work fails to show any knowledge or understanding of the issues raised in the question. Most of the material in the answer is irrelevant.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Students are required to attend all classes.
Any unjustified absences will be counted towards the final grade.
Please refer to the university catalog for the attendance and absence policy.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Schedule may vary according to the class's needs
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| Session | Session Focus | Reading Assignment | Other Assignment | Meeting Place/Exam Dates |
| Week 1 | Abnormal behavior in historical context | Chapter 1 | | |
| Week 2 | An integrative approach to psychopathology | Chapter 2 | | |
| Week 3 | Clinical Assessment and diagnosis | Chapter 3 | | |
| Week 4 | Anxiety Disorders | Chapter 5 | | Exam 1- chapters 1,2,3,5 |
| Week 5 | Somatoform and dissociative disorders | Chapter 6 | | |
| Week 6 | Mood disorders | Chapter 7 | | |
| Week 7 | Mood disorders and Suicide | Chapter 7 | | |
| Week 8 | Eating disorders | Chapter 8 | | |
| Week 9 | Personality Disorders | Chapter 12 | | Exam 2- chapters 6,7,8 (excl. sleep disorders) and 12. The case could be on any diagnosis we have covered during the course. |
| Week 10 | Substance related disorders | Chapter 11 | | |
| Week 11 | Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders | Chapter 13 | | |
| Week 12 | Sexual disorders | Chapter 10 | | |
| Week 13 | | | | Final exam- chapters 1,2,3,5,6,7,8 (excl sleep dis.), 10,11,12,13 |
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