PSYC387

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PSYC387

Epidemiological Approaches to Psychopathology PSYC387 SP

Next Offered in 9899 SP

Under close supervision of the instructor, students conduct empirical studies in the area of etiological research of psychopathologies. Class meetings provide a forum for exchange of ideas, oral presentations of research plans, and oral and written presentations of major research findings. The course is intended for students with a serious interest in empirical research. Students are expected to make a considerable time commitment to this course.

MAJOR READINGS

Original journal articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Research plan, Research progress report; final research summary.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Fieldwork Laboratory

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: PSYC251 and PSYC201 and PSYC214 or PSYC211 and PSYC201 and PSYC214 or PSYC105 and PSYC201 and PSYC214 or PSYC101 and PSYC201 and PSYC214

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

About the Photo:

"This self-portrait of a patient with anorexia nervosa was made during the severest stage of her illness: healthy ghosts haunt her in her isolation."

Reference:

Papalia, Diane E. and Sally Wendkos Olds, A CHILD'S WORLD, New York: McGraw-Hill, 1986.

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