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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Abnormal Psychology
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Course Prefix & Number:
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Psyc2320
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Section Number:
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0340
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Semester/Year:
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Spring 2021
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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3
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
This course provides an introduction to the psychological, biological, and socio-cultural factors involved in the development, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological disorders. It includes a review of the historical understanding of abnormal behavior and the development of modern diagnostic systems. It includes discussion of psychological research and practice as it relates to mental health and psychological functioning, as well as legal and ethical issues.
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Course Prerequisite(s): PSYC2301-General Psychology
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Required Course Materials: Comer. Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology. 10th edition. MacMillan Publishing. ISBN 9781319312893 (access code with ebook)
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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H Denise Wooten, PsyD
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Campus/Office Location:
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Flower Mound
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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hwooten@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Online
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Online
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Online
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Online
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Online
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Discuss the historical antecedents to modern understandings of abnormal behavior.
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Identify and describe the major classes and characteristics of psychological disorders as presented in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).
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Describe the factors and theoretical perspectives related to the development and maintenance of different types of abnormal behavior.
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List the primary treatments for psychological disorders and discuss their effectiveness.
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Discuss the current research and methodological issues in the study of abnormal behavior.
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Discuss the legal and ethical issues associated with the treatment of and research related to abnormal behavior.
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Develop an understanding of how social and cultural factors impact the expression of psychological disorders.
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Examine the impact of biological factors on the development of psychological disorders.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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15
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Chapter Modules-variable points each
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500 approximately
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1
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Final Exam
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100
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15
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Weekly Attendance-5 pts each
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75
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1
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Participation and Engagement
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50
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1
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Course Accountability Assessment
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50
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
Final Exam will be administered in a module in Canvas. There will be no make-up exams unless proof of valid absence is supplied; then it will be at the instructor’s discretion.
Chapter Modules (15 at approximately 30-50 points each): Send electronically by clicking on the assignment in Canvas. For each chapter in the book, there will be a variety of assignments. The assignment load may look overwhelming, but most are shorter than you expect. Written assignments containing plagiarism will receive a grade of 0. Good quality, with regard to writing skill and comprehensive content, is required to receive full credit. With a valid excuse (validity to be determined by the instructor), late assignments will be accepted for partial credit. There will be quizzes in the modules, which may be completed using the book or notes.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance for an online class is determined by completion of the week’s work. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ___April 5, 2021____________.
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CLASS CALENDAR________________________________________________________________
Section One:
Week of 1-19 to 1-22 Chapter 1
Week of 1-25 to 1-29 Chapter 2
Week of 2-1 to 2-5 Chapter 3
Week of 2-8 to 2-12 Chapter 4
Week of 2-15 to 2-19 Chapter 5
2-19, by midnight Exam #1 over Chapters 1-5
Section Two:
Week of 2-22 to 2-26 Chapter 6
Week of 3-1 to 3-5 Chapter 7
Week of 3-8 to 3-12 Chapter 9
Week of 3-22 to 3-26 Chapter 10
Week of 3-29 to 4-2 Chapter 11
4-2, by midnight Exam #2 over Chapters 6-7, 9-11
Course Accountability Assessment
4-5 Assessment due by midnight 4-5
Section Three:
Week of 4-5 to 4-9 Chapter 12
Week of 4-12 to 4-16 Chapter 13
Week of 4-19 to 4-23 Chapter 14
Week of 4-26 to 4-30 Chapter 15
Week of 5-3 to 5-7 Chapter 16
5-7, by midnight Exam #3 over Chapters 12-16
Final Date
5-13, by midnight Final Exam
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DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
For support, please contact the counselors at (940) 498-6207 or (940) 668-4321. Alternatively, students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)_______
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o Government/Political Science
X Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
o American History
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
X Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
X Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
X Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Adam Ramsey
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Room 814
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, ext. 4925
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E-mail Address:
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aramsey@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Bruce King
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Office Location:
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316 E Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201
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Telephone Number:
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940-380-2504
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E-mail Address:
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bking@nctc.edu
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