Abnormal
Psychology
PSY170 Online
Access is restricted to registered students.
Log on instructions will be included on the on-campus orientation handout.
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Abnormal Psychology
PSY170 Online |
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Access is restricted to registered students. Log on instructions will be included on the on-campus orientation handout. |
The Course for Spring 2008:
* note that this online course has an on-campus orientation (see below)
(On-campus orientation Sat., 1/26, from 2:00 - 3:00 pm in Room F508)
This course uses the online program "Blackboard" as a "virtual classroom." Instead of coming to on-campus classes, the course is held online and can be assessed anytime day or night from anywhere. The only on-campus meetings are an orientation and two exams (see below). The online classroom experience is based on a printed textbook, CD of case study videos, online multimedia, and online discussions.
The course includes the following:
1. Online instructor video preface for each chapter
2. Online learning objectives, chapter outline, chapter glossaries
3. Online audio flashcards and crossword puzzles for reviewing terms and information
4. Online CD PowerPoint presentations and videos (some chapters)
5. Online quizzes (both open-book and timed closed-book)
6. Web site reports or InfoTrac activities (with instructor feedback)
7. Optional online chapter summary fill-ins
8. Two exams (can be taken online or on-campus)
9. Posted online discussions with both the instructor and other students about subject content
10. Optional online student presentations (posted for all to view)
11. Complete and detailed online student progress records that are constantly updated throughout the course
The Text Bundle (you must get the specific bundle below):
Abnormal Psychology - An Integrative Approach (4th Edition)
Barlow & Durand, Wadsworth 2005
bundled with CD-ROM, WebTutor Advantage Access Code Card for Blackboard, and InfoTrac
* make sure you get the correct bundle for section 1680 - cost is reduced in the bundle - used texts will not be complete
* You can order online from the campus bookstore - see college home page.
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Chapter Topics in the Course |
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1. Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context |
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2. An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology |
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3. Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research Methods |
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4. Research Methods |
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5. Anxiety Disorders |
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6. Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders |
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7. Mood Disorders |
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8. Eating and Sleep Disorders. Eating Disorders: An Overview |
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9. Physical Disorders and Health Psychology |
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10. Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders |
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11. Substance-Related Disorders |
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12. Personality Disorders: An Overview |
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13. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders |
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14. Developmental Disorders |
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15. Cognitive Disorders |
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16. Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues |
Grading:
Your final grade will be based on:
- scores from all online open-book quizzes (1 per chapter)
- quality and quantity of participation in online discussions (weekly deadlines)
- written reports - either Web report or InfoTrac activity (1 per chapter)
- scores on two closed-book exams
- optional summary fill-in quiz (1 per chapter)
- optional online presentations (2 per semester)
Important Considerations:
This course demands independent learning, self-discipline, and TIME-MANAGEMENT SKILLS.
* Time:
Online work can be done anytime (24/7), but there are weekly deadlines and the above mention 3 on-campus meetings.
Plan to devote much more time to it than you do a lecture class:
A lecture class meets 3 hours per week with at least an additional 3 - 6 hours of homework per week.
Plan on spending an equivalent amount on this class.
There are weekly quizzes, discussion posts, and writing assignments.
* This course demands that you already possess good computer knowledge and skills.
* Good writing skills are essential.
* Click here College Online information, FAQs, etc: http://www.gcccd.net/online/