PSYC350 - Seminar in Eating Disorders

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Seminar in Eating Disorders
PSYC350 SP

Crosslistings: WMST318

This advanced seminar will explore contemporary psychological theories and multi-disciplinary empirical research of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Using eating disorders as an example, we will study how culture, familial factors and personal vulnerability contribute to risk for psychiatric disorders. This course emphasizes research skills and requires completion of multiple continuing assignments. The course is designed for students with an interest in medical school or graduate programs in clinical psychology, Public Health, or related fields. Students will conduct group research projects.

MAJOR READINGS

Smolak, L., Levine, M., & Striegel-Moore, R.H. (1996), THE DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OF EATING DISORDERS. Hillsdale, NJ: Erlbaum.
Additional readings will be required.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Computerized literature search; two written critiques of research projects; poster presentation of student's research project; term paper. Multiple drafts of the term paper will be required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a specialized course in the study area of Personality/Psychopathology. On-time attendance of all classes is mandatory.

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: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC Grading Mode: Graded

Prerequisites: PSYC105 OR PSYC101

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Striegel-Moore,Ruth

Times: .....F. 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: JUDD200

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 15)

SR. major: Jr. major:

SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000