Course Outline
1.0 IDENTIFICATION
COURSE INFORMATION
Course Name
Abnormal Psychology
Course Code
2A03
Course Classification
S
Course Type
O
Program Code and Name
731: Collaborative Nursing
Total Course Hours
42
Credit Value
3
Development School
Arts, Science and Communications
Department
Humanities and Social Sciences
Academic Year
Winter 2011
Approving Associate Dean
Al Ersser
2.0 LEARNING OVERVIEW
SUBSECTION
VALUE
Course Description
This course will survey the field of abnormal psychology. It will introduce the
student to the scientific study of abnormal behaviour which includes the nature,
development and treatment of psychological disorders.
Status of Resources
REQ= Required
REC= Recommended
REF= Reference
Code
or
ISBN
Author/Publisher
or Vendor
Name or Title
Essentials of
Abnormal Psychology
in a Changing World
Nevid, Greene, Johnson
and Taylor
Version/
Edition
2nd
Type of Resources
Text Book OR Supply
Pre-requisite(s)
Co-requisite(s)
Equivalent courses
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Type
Status
Book
REQ
Prior Learning
Assessment and
Recognition
CH
Challenge
PA
Portfolio Assessment
3.0 COURSE CONTENT
Major modules, themes, or topics
1. What is Abnormal Psychology?
2. Theoretical Perspectives & Methods of Treatment
3. Classification and Assessment
4. Anxiety Disorders
5. Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
6. Mood Disorders & Suicide
7. Substance Abuse and Dependence
8. Eating Disorders
9. Gender Identity Disorder, Paraphilias and Sexual Dysfunctions
10. Schizophrenia
11. Abnormal Behaviour in Childhood and Adolescence
12. Personality Disorders
4.0 REFERENCE TO STANDARDS
VS Code
Relevant Vocational Learning Outcome
EE Code
Relevant Essential Employability Skills Outcome
GE Code
Relevant General Education Theme
ES Code
Other External Standard
5.0 COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the course learning outcomes, the student will reliably demonstrate the
ability to:
Outline the criteria that is used to determine whether a behaviour is normal or abnormal
LO01
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Learning Elements
Explore how we distinguish normal from abnormal behavior.
Describe the historical concepts of abnormality.
Describe the methods and procedures used by the helping professions to detect, assess and
diagnose psychological disorders
Learning Elements
LO02
Describe the classification of abnormal behaviour (i.e., the DSM-IV)
Describe the various types of assessments: psychological (intelligence and personality), neuropsychological,
behavioural, cognitive and physiological
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LO03
Describe the symptom patterns, probable causes, and preferred treatment strategies associated
with various psychological disorders
Learning Elements
Describe the symptom patterns and diagnosis of various psychological disorders
Describe the etiology of various psychological disorders
Describe the treatment options of various psychological disorders
5.0 ASSESSMENT
Assessment Method
Weight
Four in-class tests each worth 25%
Associated Outcome(s)
100%
TOTAL
100%
6.0 STUDENT SUCCESS – POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Mohawk College has developed several policies and procedures designed to protect students and provide an
enriching and rewarding learning experience in which the rights of individuals are respected.
Please be advised that these policies and procedures are subject to change. For the most up to date information
on the following policies and procedures, consult
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/dept/stactiv/affairs/vp/codes.html#2
Policies and Procedures which relate to academic issues:
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Academic Appeals Policy;
Academic Honesty Policy;
Information Technology Policy;
Mediation Procedure;
Policy on Disruptive Behaviour of Students in the Learning Environment;
Student Complaint Procedure.
Policies and Procedures which relate to non-academic issues:
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Human Rights Policy & Procedure;
Information Technology Security Policy;
Student Complaint Procedure;
Student Conduct Policy and Procedure;
Threats, Acts of Violence and Weapons Possession Policy and Procedure.
7.0 REFERENCES
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