Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

Tentative Course Outline: Topic DSM- 5 Case Study Quiz Paper Discussion Movie Due Date Class Responsibilities and Assignments Non- Credit Quiz Aug. 26, 11:59pm History of the DSM/Using the DSM Quiz #1 Paper #1 Discussion #1 Sept. 2, 11:59pm Neurodevelopmental Disorders p. 31 p. 309 Quiz #2 Paper #2 Discussion #2 Temple Grandin Sept. 16, 11:59pm Depressive Disorders p. 155 p. 87 Quiz #3 Paper #3 Discussion #3 Sept. 23, 11:59pm Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders p. 235 p. 1 Quiz #4 Paper #4 Discussion #4 Sept. 30, 11:59pm Dissociative Disorders p. 291 p. 68 Quiz #5 Paper #5 Discussion #5 United States of Tara Oct. 14, 11:59pm Feeding and Eating Disorders p. 329 p. 234 Quiz #6 Paper #6 Discussion #6 Oct. 21, 11:59pm Sexual Dysfunctions p. 423 Quiz #7 Nov. 4, 11:59pm Paraphilic Disorders p. 685 p. 188 Quiz #7 Paper #7 Discussion #7 Nov. 4, 11:59pm Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders p. 481 p. 159 Quiz #8 Paper #8 Discussion #8 Nov. 11, 11:59pm Neurocognitive Disorders p. 591 Quiz #9 Paper #9 Discussion #9 Still Alice Nov. 18, 11:59pm Personality Disorders p. 645 p. 283 Quiz #10 Paper #10 Discussion #10 Nov. 25, 11:59pm Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders p. 87 p. 130 Quiz #11 Paper #11 Discussion #11 Dec. 2, 11:59pm Gender Dysphoria p. 451 p. 202 Quiz #12 Paper #12 Discussion #12 Dec. 9, 11:59pm ***This is a very fast paced course. Students are encouraged to work ahead. General Education Goals/Objectives: • Goal 1: Explains the interrelationships between humans and their environment and the role of science in their lives. • Goal 4: Demonstrate Effective Communication • Goal 6: Demonstrates the knowledge of the human experience throughout history Relationship to Campus Theme: Campus theme: Nature, Technology, and Beyond • Students will be familiar with the technological tools used to investigate the mind and our behavior. • Students will be familiar with how nature influences our own (psychological) development.