PSYC350

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PSYC350

Seminar in Eating Disorders PSYC350 SP

Crosslistings: WMST318

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	20	2	Times: ...T... 1:10PM-4:00PM;	Yes	Yes

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999 )

This advanced seminar will explore contemporary psychological theories and multi-disciplinary empirical research of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorders. Of particular interest will be the question of a cultural causation of eating disorders. Students will conduct group research projects.

MAJOR READINGS

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Computerized literature search; two written critiques of research projects; poster presentation of student's research project; written statement suggesting a primary prevention plan; term paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a specialized course in the study area of Personality/Psychopathology. Students are required to collect empirical data for class presentations. 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 Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS PSYC

Prerequisites: PSYC105 or PSYC251 or PSYC270 or PSYC101

Section 01: Striegel-Moore, R; Times: ...T... 1:10PM- 4:00PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 2, Jr: 1, So: 0, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given; Permission of Instructor Required.

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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