PSYC351 - Clinical Depression Seminar

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Academic Year 2004/2005

Clinical Depression Seminar
PSYC 351 FA

This course will focus on clinical depression and will bridge biological psychology, clinical psychology and biological psychiatry. We will discuss the different types of depression in adults (e.g. bipolar depression, chronic depression, seasonal affective disorder, postpartum depression) and the differential efficacy of treatments for these groups. We also will discuss the biological mechanisms underlying a variety of treatments for depression including antidepressant drugs and non-drug alternatives (e.g., bright light therapy, sleep deprivation, herbal remedies).

MAJOR READINGS

Journal articles and book chapters.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

In-class seminar presentations, one major research paper on a topic related to the course, several shorter papers.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a column 1 seminar course. This course is not open to first-year students.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: (PSYC101 AND [PSYC240 or NS&B240]) OR (PSYC105 AND [PSYC240 or NS&B240]) OR (PSYC101 AND PSYC251) OR (PSYC105 AND PSYC251)

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Goel,Namni

Times: ..T.... 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: JUDD214;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 18)

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005