PY345 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY COURSE SYLLABUS FALL, 2013 MWF 12:00-12:50

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1 PY345 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY COURSE SYLLABUS FALL, 2013 MWF 12:00-12:50 Instructor: Jared Bartels, Ph.D. Office: Baity Hall 108a Phone: Office Hours: MWF 10:00-11:30; T/R 11:00-12:00 & 2:00-3:45 Required Text Barlow, D. H., & Durand, V. M. (2011). Abnormal psychology: An integrative approach (6th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Prerequisite(s): PY100 Principles of Psychology COURSE DESCRIPTION Begins with a systematic study of positive mental health. Survey of mental of childhood and adulthood with a focus on the diathesis-thesis paradigm, treatment and prevention issues. The topical questions of genetic vulnerability, resilience, treatment, medications and prevention are discussed. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Explain definitions of normal and abnormal and the scientific approach to understanding and treating specific. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the biological, psychological, sociocultural, and historical vulnerabilities to psychopathology. 3. Describe the approach to psychopathology from various perspectives within psychology including behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, and humanistic. 4. Describe the diagnostic criteria, symptoms, etiology, incidence, and course of mental as classified in the DSM-V. 5. Apply DSM-V criteria to the diagnosis of mental as presented in clinical cases. 6. Critically evaluate the presentation of psychopathology in the media. 1 P a g e

2 GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOMES NA ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING Note: The text for this course is required. You are responsible for the material covered in each assigned reading. There may be supplemental readings in addition to the chapter assigned in the text. Success in this course will depend on your planning and preparation for each class. Spending time reading the chapter before each class is essential. We will spend time in class discussing and elaborating on the topics covered in the reading and completing relevant activities/assignments. It is expected that students will spend two hours of out-of-class work each week for each credit hour of a course. Thus, the expectation for such work for this course would be six hours per week. Grades in the course will be based on the following graded activities: EXAMS (*student learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5) (5 x 75 = 375) There will be a total of five exams in the course. The exams will consist of multiple choice and/or short-answer questions and content will be based on material from lectures, the textbook, class handouts or other supplementary material provided by the instructor. There is a final cumulative exam. The final exam is schedules for at 8:00am. See the course outline for the dates of each exam and the relevant chapters. Exams are given on the scheduled dates displayed in the outline. If you miss an examination and expect to make up the examination, you will need to do the following: (1) contact the instructor on or before the day of the exam, (2) schedule a time, within 5 day of the scheduled exam, when you can complete a make-up exam. Failure to comply with the above make-up policy will result in a score of zero for the exam. No exceptions will be made. CASE ANALYSES (*student learning outcomes 3, 4, & 5) (3 x 75 = 225) You will be responsible for completing three written case analyses assignments. You will be provided with cases that include information as to a person s symptoms, history, and any other information relevant to your assessment. In addition to information in the textbook, you may wish to refer to other courses resources as well as library resources. You will be expected to thoroughly review the case and write a paper that includes: (1) multiaxial diagnosis, (2) a rationale for the diagnosis (include information about differential diagnosis), (3) prognosis, (4) and an analysis of the disorder(s) from a perspective of your choosing. Each assignment will be 2-3 pages in length (typed, double-spaced, one inch margins, 11 pt font). You will need to include at least two sources (one of which may be the textbook) and will need to format citations and references according to APA guidelines. Late papers will not be accepted. 2 P a g e

3 REFLECTION PAPER (*student learning outcome 2) (1 x 75) During the semester we will visit the Glore Psychiatric Museum in St. Joseph. You will be required to write a 1-2 page reflection paper addressing the following: (1) what you learned from the experience and the value of it, (2) what you saw that was consistent with your expectations and what surprised you, (3) how you might use what you learned from this experience. ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION (*student learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6) (5 x 15 = 75) All students are expected to participate in class discussions and activities. There will be activities completed in class either individually or in groups. In addition to in-class projects, there may be homework assignments to complete outside of class, and possibly quizzes. Activities may involve students working together to solve a problem, an analysis of a film or video, designing an experiment, or evaluating a study relevant to the chapter we are covering. Individual assignments will likely involve the completion of an assignment similar to a group project, but will require each student to work on and turn in the assignment individually. Late homework assignments will not be accepted. We will complete a total of 7 activities and the 2 lowest scores will be dropped. SUMMARY OF COURSE REQUIREMENTS GRADING SCALE Exams 5 x 75 = % = A Case analyses 3 x 75 = % = B Reflection paper 1 x 75 = % = C Attendance 5 x 15 = % = D Total 750 Below 60% = F COURSE OUTLINE Date Topic Barlow & Durand 8/19 Introduction Syllabus Supplemental Reading Assignments, Quizzes & Exams 8/21 Abnormal behavior in historical context 1 Kutchins and Kirk (1997) 3 P a g e

4 8/23 An integrative approach to psychopathology An integrative 8/26 approach to psychopathology 8/28 Clinical assessment and diagnosis 8/30 Clinical assessment and diagnosis 9/2 Labor day 9/4 Research methods 9/6 Research methods /9 Exam 1 Exam 1 (chapters 1-4) 9/11 Anxiety 5 9/13 Anxiety 5 9/16 Somatoform and dissociative 9/18 Mood and suicide 9/20 Mood and suicide 9/23 Eating and sleep Eating and sleep 9/ Thompson and Smolak (2001) Case 1 due 8 8 9/27 Exam 2 Exam 2 (chapters 5-8) 9/30 Physical and 9 health psychology 10/2 Physical and health psychology 10/4 Sexual and gender identity P a g e

5 10/7 Sexual and gender identity 10 Reflection paper due 10/9 Substancerelated and impulse control 10/11 Substancerelated and impulse control 10/14 Substancerelated and impulse control Personality 10/16 10/18 Personality 10/21 Personality /23 Exam 3 Exam 3 (chapters 9-12) 10/25 Schizophrenia and other 13 psychotic 10/28 Schizophrenia and other psychotic 10/30 Schizophrenia and other psychotic 11/1 Developmental 11/4 Developmental 11/6 Cognitive 11/8 Cognitive /11 Cognitive Case 2 due 5 P a g e

6 15 11/13 Mental health services 16 11/15 Mental health services 16 11/18 Mental health services 16 11/20 Exam 4 Exam 4 (13-16) 11/22 Case review Case 3 due 11/25 Positive Peterson and Seligman (2004) psychology 11/27 Thanksgiving 11/29 Thanksgiving 12/2 Final review 12/5 Final exam (exam 5) Final exam (chapters 1-16) *Dates and Assignments are subject to change upon the discretion of the instructor STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT It shall be the responsibility of every student enrolled at Missouri Valley College to support the academic integrity of the institution. This applies to personal honesty in all aspects of collegiate work, all student records, and all contacts with faculty and staff. Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. It shall also be the responsibility of every student enrolled at Missouri Valley College to be respectful of the right of other students, staff, and instructors to ensure a safe, peaceful atmosphere conducive to the educational goals of an institution of higher learning. Rude or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Student actions that do not adhere to the MVC Student Code of Conduct will be addressed according to College policies regarding academic dishonesty and disruptive behavior. Students who exhibit dishonest, disruptive, or disrespectful behavior risk suspension or expulsion from the institution. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY Academic integrity is expected and required of all students. Students and faculty are responsible and accountable for personally upholding that integrity. Cheating will not be tolerated, and students found guilty of cheating in any way will be disciplined according to the Academic Dishonesty Policy in the MVC College Catalog. The following penalties may be applied: 1. Reprimand. 2. Requirement that the student repeats and re-submits the same or alternate assignment. In such cases, the grade or mark awarded will be reduced or limited at the discretion of the faculty member. 3. Completion of the Plagiarism Tutorial found at the student s Moodle site. (Must be completed if this is the student s first plagiarism offense) 4. A mark of "0" will be given for the assignment with no opportunity to resubmit. This may result in failure of the course. 6 P a g e

7 5. A failing (F) grade will be awarded in the course. 6. Automatic failing (F) grades in all courses in which the student is registered, and no fees will be refunded for that semester. This penalty will only be imposed by the student's program division chair or the Chief Academic Officer. 7. Expulsion from Missouri Valley College, permanently recorded on the student's record. This penalty will result in automatic failing (F) grades in all courses in which the student is registered, and no fees will be refunded for that semester. ADA STATEMENT The College seeks to comply fully with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of The ADA Coordinator works with the programs to assist the faculty in understanding and implementing accommodations. Students with disabilities should have documentation of their disability sent to the campus ADA coordinator, Debbie Coleman, Baity Hall, Room 206, office 7, or and set up an appointment as soon as they arrive on campus. Students enrolled in online courses should the ADA coordinator. Failure to do so could delay accommodations. After proper documentation, reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate students needs. If you have any questions about how to initiate this process, please contact your instructor. 7 P a g e