Seminar in Eating Disorders
PSYC 350
Fall 2011
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01
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| Crosslisting:
FGSS 318 |
This advanced seminar will explore contemporary psychological theories and multidisciplinary 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. |
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Essential Capabilities:
None |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PSYC |
| Course Format: Seminar | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: None |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Hornbacher, M. (2006). WASTED: A MEMOIR OF ANOREXIA AND BULIMIA. New York: Harper Trade. ISBN: 9780060930936
Pollan, M. (2008). IN DEFENSE OF FOOD. Penguin Books. ISBN: 9781594201455
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Examinations and Assignments:
Group research project; several small writing assignments. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Prerequisites: PSYC105 or PSYC101.
On-time attendance of all classes is mandatory. This course is not open to sophomores or first-year students.
Preference will be given to senior psychology majors but instructor will select other seniors based on student statements of why they want to take the course.
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. |
| Instructor(s): Striegel,Ruth H. Times: .....F. 01:10PM-04:00PM; Location: JUDD113; |
Permission of Instructor Required
Enrollment capacity: 15 | Permission of instructor approval will be granted by the instructor during pre-registration through the Electronic Portfolio. Click "Add to My Courses" and "To request a POI electronically, click here" to submit your request. |
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