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PSY 415L01.A Introduction To Psychopharmacology(3 HRS)

SUMMER 2016 COURSE SYLLABUS

Dr. Katherine Pang

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course examines the psychological and physiological effects of physical substances, used both for medical treatment and recreational abuse, on the body and the brain. Emphasis includes discussions on bioethics, benefits of use, risks of use, alternative treatments, and issues related to the integration of faith and science in the healing process. (Prerequisites: PSY 101, PSY 230).

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the major classes of psychopharmacological agents (anxiolytics, hypnotics, behavioral stimulants, antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and analgesics including various drugs of abuse).

2. Demonstrate knowledge of the trade names of drugs that belong to each class of agents.

  1. Demonstrate the knowledge of the therapeutic indications for each class of drugs.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of the mechanisms of action of specific drugs within each class of drugs.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of the side effects of the specific drugs within each class of drugs.

COURSE TEXTBOOK:

Ingersoll, E., & Rak, C. (2016). Psychopharmacology for Mental Health Professionals. Cengage Learning. ISBN: 978-1-285-84522-7

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

a.Weekly Quizzes – Each online quiz (6 quizzes in total) is 10% of the student’s semester grade for a total of 60% of the student’s final grade.

b.Discussion Boards: There are two discussion boards and each discussion board is 10% for a total of 20% of the student’s final grade.

c.Twenty percent (20%) of the student’s grade will depend on the completion of a comprehensive final exam.

ATTENDANCE POLICIES:

Absences: Sinceclassparticipationisvitaltolearning,absencesshouldbetakenonlywhenabsolutelynecessary. Morethanthree(3)absencesforblock classeswillresultina gradeof“F”forthecourses.TheprofessorandtheVicePresidentofAcademic Affairsmustapproveallexceptionstothispolicy.Proportionateabsencesapplytoallotherterms(winter and summer terms, etc.).Studentsareresponsibleforallabsencesduetoillnessor anyotherreason.Grantingofexcusedabsencesispermittedatthediscretionoftheprofessor.

Tardies: Missingmorethanfifteen(15)minutesatthebeginningorendofaclassperiodisconsideredone absence.Threeinstancesoftardinessoffifteenminutesorlessequalsoneabsence.Thetardystudentis responsiblefornotifyingtheprofessorofhis/herpresenceinwritingattheendofclass.Studentswho wishtodepartearlyshouldclearitwiththe professor.

Grading System:

A97-1004.0 grade points per semester hour

A-93-963.7 grade points per semester hour

B+91-92 3.3 grade points per semester hour

B 88-903.0 grade points per semester hour

B-86-87 2.7 grade points per semester hour

C+83-85 2.3 grade points per semester hour

C 80-82 2.0 grade points per semester hour

C-78-79 1.7 grade points per semester hour

D+75-77 1.3 grade points per semester hour

D 72-74 1.0 grade point per semester hour

D- 70-71 0.7 grade points per semester hour

F 0-69 0.0 grade points per semester hour

INCOMPLETE GRADES:

Students requesting a grade of Incomplete (I) must understand that incomplete grades maybe given only upon approval of the faculty member involved. An “I” may be assignedonly when a student is currently passing a course and in situations involving extendedillness, serious injury, death in the family, or employment or government reassignment, not student neglect. Students are responsible for contacting their professors prior to the end of the semester, plusfiling the appropriate completed and approved academic request form with the Registrar’sOffice. The “I” must be removed (by completing the remaining course requirements) no later than 60 calendar days after the grade was assigned, or the “I” will become an “F.”

INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES:

Academic Honesty: Absolute truth is an essential belief and basis of behavior for those who believe in a God who cannot lie and forbids falsehood. Academic honesty is the application of the principle of truth in the classroom setting. Academic honesty includes the basic premise that all work submitted by students must be their own and any ideas derived or copied from elsewhere must be carefully documented.

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:

• Cheating of any kind,

• Submitting, without proper approval, work originally prepared by the student for

another course,

• Plagiarism, which is the submitting of work prepared by someone else as if it were

his own, and

• Failing to credit sources properly in written work.

Learning Disabilities: In order to ensure full class participation, any student with a disabling condition requiring special accommodations (e.g., tape recorders, special adaptive equipment, special note-taking or test-taking needs) is strongly encouraged to contact the instructor at the beginning of the course or if a student has a learning disability, please inform the professor so assistance can be provided.

Auditing and Sit-in Students: Any on-campus course may be audited if there is space available in the classroom. Audit students do not receive grades from professors. A student’s permanent transcript will reflect which courses have been completed as audits.

Sit-in status is offered only if space is available in the classroom and when approval is given by the Registrar’s Office. Sit-instudents arenotgivengradesbyprofessorsandtheirtranscriptswillnotreflectenrollmentinthecourse.Taking testsandparticipationincourseactivitiesareatthe discretionoftheprofessor.

Dress Code: All students are to follow the Criswell College Dress Code as noted in the Student Handbook and College Catalog. Those not dressed accordingly may be asked to leave class. The dress code reflects our intent of preparing students for leadership in ministry. Here are the basics of the dress code: a) jeans and casual wear are appropriate provided that the clothing is modest and in good condition, b) both men and women should avoid extremes in hairstyles and jewelry, c) no body piercings are allowed except women’s earrings, d) all students are expected to maintain proper hygiene and grooming, e) shorts and tank-tops are no allowed on campus, and f) other inappropriate wear would include torn clothing, skimpy dresses, bare midriffs, and bare shoulders.

Communication with the Professor: Short conferences after class are possible. Longer conferences need to be scheduled with the professor via e-mail or phone contact. Please do not hesitate to contact the professor with questions regarding the course requirements and material.

GENERAL COURSE SCHEDULE

THIS IS A HYBRID COURSE WHICH MEANS WE WILL MEET IN-CLASS ON THURSDAYS FROM 8:00-11:00AM ON MAY 26, JUNE 2, JUNE 9, JUNE 16, JUNE 23 AND JUNE 30 AND THEN THE REMAINING CLASSES UNTIL JULY 15 WILL BE ONLINE – PLEASE SEE THE SCHEDULE BELOW

Week / Reading from Textbook / Discussion Board / Quizzes/Exams
May 26
In-Class Session / Chapter 1
June 2
In-Class Session / Chapters 2and 3 / Online Quiz on Chapters 1 and 2
June 9
In-Class Session / Chapter 4 / Online Quiz on Chapters 3 and 4
June 16
In-Class Session / Chapters 5 and 6 / Online Quiz on Chapters 5 and 6
June 23
In-Class Session / Chapters 7 and 8 / Online Quiz on Chapters 7 and 8
Online
June 30 / Chapters 9and 13 / DB-1 / Online Quiz on Chapters 9 and 13
Online
July 7 / Chapter 10 / DB-2 / Online Quiz on Chapter 10
Online
July 14 / Chapter 11 / Comprehensive Online Final Exam