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Course Info for PSYC - 273 - 01, Spring 2026
Class number: 2771 Title: Psychopathology Department: Psychology
Career: Undergraduate Component: Lecture Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: Yes Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 30 Current enrollment: 30 Available seats: 0
Start date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 End date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: TR: 1:30PM-2:45PM, LSC - 134 Instructor(s): Holt, Laura
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences Requirement
Note: 3 seats reserved for senior PSYC majors, 8 seats reserved for junior PSYC majors, 19 seats reserved for sophomores.
Course Description:
This course explores how "abnormal" behavior is defined and assessed, and focuses on the epidemiology, etiology (causes), and diagnostic criteria for a range of psychological disorders (e.g., depression, substance abuse, eating disorders, personality disorders), as well as biopsychosocial treatments for these disorders. Students also are introduced to controversial issues in the field.