Abnormal Psychology
Course Code:
CLP2140
Credit Hours:
3
Effective beginning:
2023-24
Sections:
700
Course Description:A course which concentrates on the description, causes and treatment behavioral disorders as seen from the viewpoint of the major theoretical models of abnormal behavior.
Course Details
Prerequisites:
PSY 2012
Instructors:
Lennetta Loman-Greene
greenel@chipola.edu
Rachel Rackard
rackardr@chipola.edu
Tameka Russ
russt@chipola.edu
Willie E. Spires
spiresw@chipola.edu
Kassandra Starrine
starrinek@chipola.edu
Linda Morales
moralesl@chipola.edu
Jessica Craven
cravenj@chipola.edu
Kristen Hinson
hinsonk1@chipola.edu
Required textbooks/ course materials:
Abnormal Psychology: Clinical and Scientific Perspectives, 6th edition, Charles Lyons and Barclay Martin, 2019, Textbook (Loose-Leaf Bundle), ISBN: 9781517802851
Assignment/course outline:
See your Instructor First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.
Discipline-level learning outcomes:
SS-1 Identify behaviors and social trends using appropriate research methologies,
SS-2 Identify global influences on social, behavioral, and historical issues.
S-3 Examine significant historical events.
SS-4 Identify differences and commonalities within diverse cultures.
Course-level learning outcomes:
Course-level student learning outcomes | Discipline-level learning outcomes | Assessment methods |
---|---|---|
Identify appropriate methods, technologies and data that social and behavioral scientists employ to investigate the human condition. Examine a variety of behavior psychopathologies and the various treatment modalities used in treating these disorders. Analyze how psychology impacts our lives. Examine the etiologies and the theories that are associated with psychological disorders. |
SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-4 SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-4 SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-4 SS-1, SS-2, SS-3, SS-4 |
Quizzes, Documented Essays, Unit Tests, Final Exam |
Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:
- Read all assigned materials.
- Attend and participate in class discussions.
- Complete study guides and notes from class discussions and lectures.
- Courses taught under the auspices of the Social and Behavioral Sciences will include an oral component, oral presentations and/or classroom discussions. Note: Online and Distance Learning Courses will not contain the oral component.
- Assignment Schedule:
Lecture
Discussion
Handouts
Audio Visual
Examinations - Office appointments will be made to discuss progress, as needed.
- Tutoring will be available through the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE Lab).
- On occasion exponential learning will be made available by visiting available agencies to augment the learning process.
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