Professor: Dr. Lisa Taylor
Email: ltaylor@csusm.edu (use the message option in Canvas, it says what class you are in)
Office: SBSB 3241
Office hours: Mondays – 1245-215pm
Fridays - 1030-1115am and 230-315pm
Section 06 (44410)
Meeting Day Mondays and Wednesdays
Meeting Time 2:30-3:45 pm
Meeting Room Mark 308
Course Description
This course is designed to give you an understanding of the primary areas of abnormal psychology, including historical and current perspectives on psychopathology, the range of factors that contribute to psychological dysfunction, research methods in psychopathology, and the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders. Prerequisite: Psychology 100
Course Format
The course includes lectures, videos, textbook and scholarly articles, projects, papers, quizzes, class participation (team activities and discussions), and out-of-class assignments.
Course Expectations
Every student is expected to complete the weekly assigned readings prior to class and participate in class discussions and activities. The readings are intended to foster controversy, critical thinking, discourse, and insight. Also, students are expected to attend each class, offer questions and comments, and complete all assignments. All assignments are expected on time.
Cougar Courses
Course information and materials including handouts, resources, and announcements will be posted on the Cougar Course site. Please check the website before each class meeting and adjust the settings so you get important class emails.
Required Readings
Students are expected to read the assigned textbook chapters and articles before the class meeting in which the material will be discussed.
Textbook
Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, 9th edition
Comer and Comer
ISBN-13: 978-1319126698
ISBN-10: 1319126693
Physical or electronic copy is fine. There is also a copy on Reserve at the library.
Outside Reading
In addition to your textbook, there are several articles and videos that you will view and annotate using Perusall, these can be found on Canvas.
Email and Course-Related Correspondence: Students are responsible for checking their email and Cougar Courses regularly. I will use Canvas to contact students about assignments, syllabus changes, etc, be sure to adjust settings so you receive announcements in a timely manner. Email replies may take up to two business days (I check my email daily, except weekends and Spring Break); please plan ahead especially when there is a deadline. If I have not responded within two business days, please send me another message. I am happy to answer most questions via email; however, if your questions are more involved, I will recommend that we meet during office hours.
Grades will be determined according to the following distribution:
A final word on grades: This is a rigorous course. You earn your grade by earning points in the class for various assignments and assessments. I cannot allow you to complete “extra” work so that you can pass the class. Grades will be updated regularly on Cougar Courses. You are responsible for knowing what your grade is in the class at all times, and doing what is necessary to earn a passing grade. Be sure to check your grades often, if there is a mistake on the grading, please let me know right away. Check and let me know within two weeks of grades posting if you see a problem.