Instructor:  Bob Hill, Ph.D.    Email: [email protected]
Office: 213 Smith Wright
Off. Hrs:    MTWTh 1:30 - 3:30 and by appt.
Class Web site Address: http://www.appstate.edu/~hillrw/SummerAbn/abnormsummer.html

Goals and content:  The course is designed to review issues pertinent to understanding
"abnormal" or maladaptive behavior including information relevant to the assessment, causes
and treatment of different psychological disorders.  Course content will include: disorders
related to stress, anxiety based disorders, personality disorders, affective disorders, psychoses
and other "abnormal" conditions. See class website for additional course information including homework and relevant links.

Requirements:
1) Attend regularly.  The details and knowledge of a class lecture or discussion can not be fully
retrieved if you do not attend.  Two absences are excused and more absences will negatively
influence your grade (-1 points/missed class, where 10 points = a letter grade).
2)  Complete three take home assignments.  These will be found on the class web site.
Homework responses are to be typewritten.  Good responses will be well elaborated.  Late
assignments will be accepted within a week with a penalty. Not handing in homework will
mean a 0 recorded which would significantly affect your grade.
3) Homework will include specific assignments to be completed via the class WebCt Discussion list and the internet. This will require you to use your AppalNET account, and to access the internet. For those of you unfamiliar with these technologies this will be a good opportunity to learn a little about the internet.
4) Complete Quizzes on the chapter readings prior to classes when reading is covered. Access quizzes on the class WebCt site. Quizzes will only be available to take on WebCt immediately prior to the pertinent class. See the schedule on WebCt Calendar site. Missed Quizzes can not be made up.
5) Take three exams. Exams dates are noted on the class calender and  will sometimes be
changed at instructors discretion. Inform your instructor with a phone call in advance of missing
an exam due to an emergency circumstance or as soon as feasible.

Grading.  Final grades will be determined through combining the three exams (50% total), the
three homeworks (30% total), quizzes (20%) and any deductions for attendance. There will be no make up exams. Students may not give or receive any unauthorized assistance on homework, tests or assignments.  Any material obtained from published works needs to be referenced.  Be very careful not to plagiarize your text when responding to homework.  Use quotations when appropriate, and carefully cite your source when providing material that is not your own idea. Violations of academic integrity may result in course failure.

Class Etiquette: Arrive on time. Late arrival interrupts your instructor, interrupts your classmates and is disrespectful to all. Do not distract classmates or your instructor with personal chatter. If you need to doze or read please excuse yourself from class. Ask questions at any time. With web posts: be courteous, constructive and respectful with your comments. Discourteous or inappropriate posts  may be deleted by the instructor and may result in a zero for the assignment
and possible disciplinary action by the university.
 As is the case when flying, the use of cellular phones, pagers, and other portable electronic
devices is prohibited (we will never reach an altitude at which it is safe to use these devices).
If you have such devices, turn them off or put them on vibrate!

                           Abnormal Psy Class Schedule

Week   Reading Assignment and Topic
1       Introduction: "Abnormal" behavior
           Read: Chapter 1
1       Theories of Abnormality
           Read: Chapter 2
1       Theories of Abnormality
           Read: Chapter 2
1      Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality
           Read: Chapter 4
2       Anxiety Disorders
           Read: Chapter 6
2       Anxiety Disorders
            Read Chapter 7
2     Exam 1
        Mood Disorders
            Read Chapter 8
3        Mood Disorders
            Read Chapter 9
3        Schizophrenia
            Read Chapter 10
3        Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
           Read: Chapter 11
4       Personality Disorders
           Read: Chapter 12
4      Exam II
4       Childhood Disorders
                Read Chapter 13
5      Eating Disorders
               Read: Chapter 14
5      Sexual Disorders
           Read: Chapters 15
5      Substance Use Disorders
           Read: Chapter 16
5      Psychology and Physical Health
           Read: Chapter 17
   Exam III    (The schedule will be adjusted through the semester at the instructor's discretion).