Course prefix and number: Psyc 2513
Course title: Abnormal To Psychology
Credit hours: 3 Lecture
hours: 3 Clinical/Lab
hours: 0
Catalog description:
This course will cover the major topics of abnormal behavior: diagnosis,
assessment, theories of abnormal behavior, classification (types) of abnormal
behavior, methods of treatment, and prevention.
Prerequisiste: Psyc 1813
Faculty: Professor Deborah S. Podwika,
M.A., C.S.M.
Office Location: L318 Phone: 802.8712
Email:
[email protected] Division: 802.8700
Office hours:
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Mon |
Tues |
Wed |
Thurs |
Fri |
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10-11 Office |
11-12:30 Office |
10-11 Office |
11-12:30 Office |
10-11 Office |
Textbook: Abnormal Psychology, Sixth Edition Nevid J., Rathus, S., &
Greene, B.
Psyc 2513 was designed to meet specific student needs
either individually or within a program. Transferability of this course will be
determined by each transfer institution. Please see an academic advisor for an
explanation concerning transfer option. Refer to the IAI web page at www.itransfer.org for more information.
Upon completion of this course, you will:
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An ability to use technology in a variety of methods
(email, discussions, web pages etc.)
An understanding of the history of Abnormal Psychology.
An understanding of diagnosis & assessment.
An understanding of research methods used.
An understanding of the major perspectives.
An understanding of the major disorders.
An understanding of the legal & ethical issues.
An understanding of global differences in abnormal behavior
and its treatment.
Outcomes will be given for each module. The
outcomes indicate to the student the knowledge which will be evaluated and in
what method it will be evaluated. Evaluations are performed through a VARIETY of methods. SOME
outcomes may be clarified by your instructor through class discussion &
other methods. Others will be SOLELY THE STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY
through a variety of methods. Of course should you have difficulty with ANY particular outcome you may seek
help from many sources (additional readings, films, other students, and your
instructor, etc.) Quizzes/Exams and some activities
will be taken outside of class through Angel.
Quizzes/Exams/Activities:
The Angel
system will be used in this class to complete quizzes, exams, some activities
and to keep track of grades for students. KCC provides more than 700 computers
in more than 35 computer labs on campus for those who do not have one with
internet access at home. Quizzes/Exams and some activities will be completed
outside of class through Angel. If you have any concerns about this please come
see me to discuss other alternatives.
Final Grades:
Your grade is determined on the percentage of
total points earned throughout the term.
PTS
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Percentage
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Activity
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200 |
20% final grade |
Midterm & Final 100pts
each |
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350 |
35% final grade |
Quizzes 7@50pts each) |
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450 |
45% final grade |
Assignments |
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1000 |
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Final Total Points |
1. In-Class
Activities can NOT be made up. Use Extra Credit.
2. 1 Make-Up Quiz permitted. This is NOT a redo!
3. Midterm/Final can NOT be made-Up!
4. Asgn due at the beginning of class. 1/2 of
the total pts deducted for each class period late on Take-Home asgns.
900 points (90%) = A
This grade level requires a student
to demonstrate achievement which is of OUTSTANDING quality
relative to the level necessary to meet course required outcomes.
800 points (80%) = B
This grade level requires a student to demonstrate achievement which is of HIGH
quality relative to the level necessary to meet course required outcomes.
700 points (70%) = C
This grade level requires a student to demonstrate achievement which is of SATISFACTORY
quality, meaning one has just meet course required outcomes.
600 points (60%) = D
This grade level requires a student to demonstrate achievement which is BELOW
SATISFACTORY quality, meaning one has NOT met the minimum course
required outcomes.
Below 600 points (below 60%) = F
This grade level requires a student to FAIL to demonstrate
achievement of the minimum course required outcomes due to either failure 1)
work not completed; or 2) work at a level of achievement not worthy of credit.
You can earned up to
100 PTS That's 10% or equal to a exam grade! Extra Credit opportunities and
submission requirements will be provided throughout the course.
According to the 2007-08
KCC Student Catalog, students are
expected to attend classes regularly. Permission to make up work missed due to
an absence is up to the individual instructor's discretion. The instructor has
the right to record the grade of "F" for the course or reduce a
student's grade if a student has excessive absences AS DEFINED IN THE
INSTRUCTOR'S SYLLABUS! Students missing 2 weeks worth of classes must
come see me BEFORE returning to
class to discuss your class grade. Students missing 3 weeks worth of classes
should WITHDRAW from the course to
avoid failing.
Education = the act or process of imparting or acquiring general
knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of
preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. (Dictionary.com)
Education is NOT repeating a definition from the text! I do not know any
employer who will expect this of you! Therefore, I do NOT
evaluate students memorizing definitions from their text. Psychology is about
life and thus it is extremely important for students to be able to critically
think & apply the knowledge of this course to life. It is important for
students to understand concepts and be able to recognize or provide examples of
these concepts in life. This ability will allow you to mature by allowing you
to reason better & thus make much better judgments. As the saying goes,
“If I knew then, what I know now, I would have done better”. I want
you to do better with each page you read in your text, with each class period
you attend, with each activity you complete!
I will evaluate your ability to critically think (handout provided) about the
course concepts. In addition, every course should help students improve their
general skills – writing, technology, oral presentation etc. This course
will provide these opportunities. I will reduce a grade by 10% for excessive
spelling/grammar errors. – more than 5 errors in an assignment - so please do make use of the writing labs
suggested even after you have spell/grammar checked!
When it is necessary to withdraw from a course
or from the college, a student may do so on or before the withdrawal date
stated on the syllabus without receiving a punitive final grade. Change of Schedule forms (used to add or drop a course) are
available in Student Services and the student should obtain the required
signatures prior to submitting the Change of Schedule form to an adviser in
Student Services. Students may submit Change of Schedule forms through the
mail, but they must be postmarked no later than the withdrawal date. No
withdrawals are allowed by phone. The last date to withdraw with a grade of
"W" is Friday, October 26th.
Students need to adhere to the Code of
Conduct located in the college catalog. With the exception of dangerous
behavior or cheating/plagiarism/copyright violation, I will warn you ONCE, a second violation will result in
withdrawal of the course.
Dangerous behavior will result in an immediate withdrawal of the course.
If a student has been found of cheating/plagiarism/copyright violation they will
receive a grade of ZERO for the asgn the first time. A second offense will result in a
grade of F for the course.
Tutorial Assistance: The center offers free tutorial services on a walk-in
basis to support students enrolled at KCC in a wide range of college courses
and individual skill development activities. The
Learning Laboratory: The Learning Lab, located in Room L329, uses instructional
technology to provide individualized learning for students enrolled at KCC. In
the lab, students can review and practice math, writing, reading, basic
sciences, study skills, word processing, and other basic skills.
Special Populations Services: KCC offers advisement and special instructional
support for students who are physically and learning disabled, as well as those
with academic deficiencies. Students will receive appropriate academic
instructional support, including preparatory courses, tutorial assistance,
study skills assistance, and self-instructional programs. For special
populations services, go to room L326 or D229.
The LRC provides a variety of services free
to students (print, audio, video, cd-rom & microfilm
collections, computers etc.)
The LRC is available to you the following
times:
Monday - Thursday:
Friday:
The materials on this course are only for the
use of students enrolled in this course for purposes associated with this
course. Further Information regarding KCC's copyright
policy is available at http://www.kcc.edu/students/collegeinfo/copyright/index.asp
.
Course syllabus/calendar is subject to change
due to instructor absence, college closings, etc.
By staying registered in this course the student
agrees to abide by the syllabus conditions though they may not agree with the
policy.
Updated: Fall 2007