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Lecture/Lab Schedule:
MWF 2:00-2:50
TH 1107
End Date: March 3, 2016 ***This is a fast paced class. Extensions WILL NOT be granted.
Required Texts:
American Psychological Association. (2013).
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders
(5
th
Edition). Washington, DC: APA.
Oltmanns, T. F., Martin, M. T., Neale, J. M., & Davison, G. C. (2012).
Case Studies in Abnormal
Psychology,
9
th
Ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Course Requirements:
•
Quizzes (10 quizzes, each worth 15 points)
150 points
•
Papers (10-10 points each)
100 points
•
Discussion Participation (10-5 points each)
50 points
Total: 300 points
A
270 and above
B
240-269
C
210-239
D
180-209
F
179 and below
Major Assignments:
•
Quizzes:
Ten (10) quizzes will be given throughout the semester. Each quiz will be worth 15
points, and will consist of ten multiple choice questions worth 1-point each, and one essay
question worth 5 points. The essay question on each quiz (except the first) will be: What are
some challenges that you would experience if you had _________ disorder. These quizzes will
cover material presented in the week’s readings, assignments and lectures.
•
Papers:
There are a total of eight (8) case studies covered throughout the semester. Each student
will be responsible for writing a summary and reflection on all eight case studies. The summary
and reflection should be one page (double-spaced) in length. Additionally, the first paper due in
the class will reflect over changes to the DSM, and the ninth paper in the class will summarize
and reflect on the movie
Still Alice.
These assignments must be turned in at the beginning of the
class period of which it is due. Full points will be awarded for summary and reflections that are
thorough and insightful.
•
Discussion Participation:
There are a total of ten (10) discussions over class topics in Moodle.
Students are expected to actively participate in ALL discussions. Students who contribute
multiple insights and facilitating discussion will earn the full 5 points.