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Course Info for PSYC - 273 - 01, Fall 2023
Class number: 2382 Title: Psychopathology Department: Psychology
Career: Undergraduate Component: Lecture Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 35 Current enrollment: 35 Available seats: 0
Start date: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 End date: Thursday, December 21, 2023 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM, LSC - 138-9 Instructor(s): Holt, Laura
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
Distribution Requirement: Meets Social Sciences Requirement
Note: 5 seats reserved for senior PSYC majors. 10 seats reserved for junior PSYC majors. 20 seats reserved for sophomores.
Note: The previous title of this course was Abnormal Psychology
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.