TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Compulsory Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	3
SEMESTER	Sixth Term (Spring)
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	6
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior. 2) Monitor the historical development of the classification of psychological disorders. 3) Identify the contemporary perspectives of abnormal behavior's origins. 4) Explain the clinical pictures, epidemiology and prognoses of common psychopathologies. 5) Evaluate the etiologies and appropriate treatment approaches of common psychopathologies.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None
COURSE DEFINITION	The aim of this course is to differentiate between the concepts of normal and abnormal behavior, learn about the different theories/perspectives used to explain the underlying dynamics leading to abnormal mental processes and gain knowledge about the different ways to diagnose abnormal behavior, their characteristics, and their possible causes. Within the scope of the course, students gain knowledge about the diagnostic criteria, etiologies and treatment processes of psychopathologies experienced in the adulthood.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Abnormal Behavior & Contemporary Perspectives of Abnormal Behavior 2nd Week Classification and Diagnosis of Abnormal Behavior 3rd Week Assessment of Abnormal Behavior and Treatment Approaches 4th Week Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders 5th Week Mood Disorders 6th Week Anxiety Disorders 7th Week Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders 8th Week Mid-Term Exam 9th Week Trauma-and-Stressor-Related Disorders 10th Week Somatic Symptoms and Related Disorders 11th Week Feeding and Eating Disorders 12th Week Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders 13th Week Personality Disorders 14th Week General Evaluation
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association. Hooley, J. M., Butcher, J. N., Nock, M. K., & Mineka, S. (2017). Abnormal Psychology (17th ed.). Pearson. Oltmanss, T. F., Martin, M. T., Neale, J. M., & Davison, G. C. (2011). Case Studies in Abnormal Psychology. John Wiley & Sons.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Questions/Answers,Discussion,Other
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 30 Presentation of Case Study 1 20 Total(%) 50 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 1 1 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work 14 4 56 Preparation for Final exam 1 35 35 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 1 1 Homework Case Study Presentation 1 20 20 Total Workload 180 Total Workload / 30 6 ECTS Credits of the Course 6
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No