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PH Psy 223 Syllabus SP 17 Complete HC Update 1

This document is a course syllabus for an Abnormal Psychology class at Hunter College. It provides information about the course including the lecturer, meeting times and location, course description and objectives, required textbook, use of the online learning platform Blackboard, course requirements and grades, academic integrity policy, accommodations for students with disabilities, and a tentative schedule of lecture topics. The course will explore abnormal human behavior and mental disorders through lectures, discussions, and use of electronic resources. Students will be evaluated based on four non-cumulative quizzes and grades will be assigned according to the Hunter College grading scale.

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PH Psy 223 Syllabus SP 17 Complete HC Update 1

This document is a course syllabus for an Abnormal Psychology class at Hunter College. It provides information about the course including the lecturer, meeting times and location, course description and objectives, required textbook, use of the online learning platform Blackboard, course requirements and grades, academic integrity policy, accommodations for students with disabilities, and a tentative schedule of lecture topics. The course will explore abnormal human behavior and mental disorders through lectures, discussions, and use of electronic resources. Students will be evaluated based on four non-cumulative quizzes and grades will be assigned according to the Hunter College grading scale.

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HUNTER COLLEGE

The City University of New York


DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 223 Abnormal Psychology COURSE SYLLABUS Spring 2017

Tuesday & Thursday: 7:10 PM - 8:15 PM


Location: W615
Lecturer:
Prof. Phillip Hamid
[email protected] [Be sure to include PSY223 in your subject line]
Office Location: TBA
Office Hours: by appointment

I. Course Description
In this class, we will explore variations of abnormal thoughts and behavior patterns in humans.
We will cover the clinical methods of conceptualizing and categorizing mental disorders, as well
as the history of, treatments for, and the socio-cultural influences on mental dysfunction. This
course hopes to answer these questions: What is abnormal? What kinds of abnormality are there?
How does this happen to people? And how can these people be helped?

II. Textbook and Student Resources

a. Textbook
- Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World (10th ed). Nevid, Rathus & Greene. Pearson
Isbn13: 9780134743370

b. Blackboard
o Aside from lectures and discussions, this course will utilize electronic
resources. This course requires constant use of Baruch Colleges Online Blackboard
system. I will post material that will be required for the course.
o I will also use blackboard to post important course announcements and
updates. You are responsible for all announcements and course adjustments made
through Blackboard.

If you have difficulties accessing or using Blackboard, you should contact the Hunter College
Helpdesk at (212) 650-3624or by e-mail to [email protected]

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IV. Course Grades & Requirements

Quizzes: (25% each)


There will be 4 noncumulative quizzes throughout the semester that will cover basic concepts and
terms from class readings, Power Point slides and lecture. There will also be an optional
cumulative final exam at the end of the semester. Your cumulative quiz score will consist of the
highest four quizzes. Quizzes will be multiple choice.

****Make up exams will NOT be administered under any circumstances without proper
documentation explaining the emergency that prevented you from taking the exam during
the scheduled class time. These documents will be inspected upon submission. ****

Final Grade Breakdown:


Final Grades will be assigned as a percentage of total points as denoted by the Hunter
College grading policy (No rounding will be applied during final grading process).

A+ 97.5 - 100%
A 92.5 - 97.4%
A- 90.0 - 92.4%
B+ 87.5 - 89.9%
B 82.5 - 87.4%
B- 80.0 - 82.4%
C+ 77.5 - 79.9%
C 70.0 - 77.4%
D 60.0 - 69.9%
F 0.0 - 59.9%

V. Academic Integrity
The Department of Psychology fully supports Hunter College's policy on Academic Honesty,
which states, in part:
" Academic dishonesty is prohibited in The City University of New York.
Penalties for academic dishonesty include academic sanctions, such as failing or
otherwise reduced grades, and/or disciplinary sanctions, including suspension or
expulsion.

Academic sanctions in this class will range from an F on an assignment/exam to an F in this


course. A report of suspected academic dishonesty will be sent to the Office of the Dean of
Students.
Additional information and definitions can be found at:
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/studentaffairs/student-conduct/academic-integrity/cuny-policy-on-
academic-integrity

NOTE: Use of electronic media/tools (i.e., dictionaries, cell phones, PDAs, laptops, MP3
players) is not allowed during exams. If you require the use of a translation dictionary, you can

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use a paper translation dictionary (e.g, Chinese to English) upon approval of the Professor prior
to an exam.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:


Students requiring accommodations to course procedures must discuss these with me at the
beginning of the semester. You will need to present documentation from the Office of Service for
Students with Disabilities.

PSY 170 COURSE CALENDAR


Fall 2016 / Tues & Thurs / 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
day date lecture schedule notes
Tues Jan 31 Review syllabus
Thurs Feb 2 Ch 1 Intro and methods of research
Tues Feb 7 Ch 2 contemporary perspectives on
behavior and methods of tx
Thurs Feb 9 Ch 3 classification and assessment of
abnormal bx
Tues Feb 14
Ch 3 - classification and assessment of
abnormal bx

thurs Feb 16 Ch 4 stress related disorders

Tues Feb 21 Review exam 1


thurs Feb 23 Exam 1

Tues Feb 28 Ch 5 anxiety disorders & obsessive


compulsive & related disorders
thurs Mar 2 Ch 6 dissociative, somatic sx and related
disorder & psychological factors affecting
physical health
Tues Mar 7 Ch 7 mood disorders and suicide
thurs Mar 9 Ch 7 mood disorders and suicide
Tues Mar 14 Ch 8 substance related and
addictive disorders
thurs Mar 16 Review exam 2

Tues Mar 21 Exam 2


thurs Mar 23 Ch 9 eating disorders and sleep-wake
disorders
Tues Mar 28 Ch 10 disorders involving gender and
sexuality
thurs Mar 30 Ch 11 schizophrenia spectrum
disorders
Tues Apr 4 Ch 12 personality disorders and impulse
control disorders

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thurs Apr 6 Review exam 3

Tues Apr 11 Spring recess no class

thurs Apr 13 Spring recess no class


Tues Apr 18 Spring recess no class
thurs Apr 20 No class Monday sched
Tues Apr 25 Exam 3
thurs Apr 27 Ch 13 abnormal bx in childhood and
adolescence
Tues May 2 ch 14 neurocog. And age related
disorders
thurs May 4 Ch 15 Abnormal psych and the law

Tues May 9 Review exam 4

thurs May Exam 4


11
Tues May TBA
16
thurs May1 Review for Final
8
Optional final TBA

NOTE: Some Chapters in your textbook may have been omitted from the syllabus and the sequence of topics may
not follow that of the books table of contents. Additionally, we may not follow weekly topics according to the above
schedule. The lecturer reserves the right to alter the schedule and content, including exam dates with proper
notification. Any changes to the schedule will be posted as announcements on Blackboard. You are responsible for
keeping up on such changes.

Updated 1/30/17

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