Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2025 - PSYC 241 B100

Introduction to Psychological Disorders and Neurodiversity (3)

Class Number: 2179

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: TBA, TBA
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    PSYC 102.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduces students to the area of abnormal psychology. Topics include the definition and classification of pathological behaviour, factors involved in the development of pathology, and evaluation of therapy outcome.

Grading

  • Online Participation: 15%
  • In-Class Reflections: 15%
  • Midterm: 35%
  • Final Exam: 35%

REQUIREMENTS:

This is a blended course, with 2 hours of class in-person and 50 minutes online (asynchronous). Please email the instructor if you have questions about the course structure.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Students will need to purchase access to the textbook through Revel (Pearson's digitial education platform).
The online graded components of the course can only be accessed through Revel.
Information about how to purchase will be provided on Canvas and in class.

REQUIRED READING:

Essentials of Abnormal Psychology w/Revel (Digital Material) by Nevid et al

!! Make sure you read all the access instructions you see, BEFORE you click away !! 

To make it simple, always use your [computing ID]@sfu.ca email address to register. 

To register, purchase the access code here, go to the URL here, then click "Redeem" button to sign in (or create account) and redeem the code.  (If you choose temporary access, in order to continue the course, you will need to purchase the code.)  Afterwards, you can sign in here.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.