Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University
Syllabus & Course Curriculam
Syllabus & Course Curriculam
Course Type: MAJ-8
Semester: 6
Course Code: BPSYMAJ08C
Course Title: UNDERSTANDING AND DEALING WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS II
(L-P-Tu): 4-2-0
Credit: 6
Practical/Theory: Combined
Course Objective: The paper aims at providing an overview about the concept of abnormality and the clinical picture and dynamics of various psychological disorders. This will sensitize the students to information on psychopathology and dispel myths regarding it.
Learning Outcome: After completing the course the students will learn 1) various criteria of abnormality 2) Concepts, clinical picture, dynamics and treatment and selected mental health disorders
Course Contents:
UNIT 1: Schizophrenia:
History, Clinical Picture, causal factors and subtypes
UNIT 2: Mood Disorders:
Clinical Picture, causal factors and subtypes; suicide
UNIT 3:
a) Personality Disorders (Clinical Picture and Dynamics):
Antisocial Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder
b) Sexual Disorders (Clinical Picture):
Gender Identity Disorder, Paraphilia - Pedophilia, Voyeurism, Exhibitionism, Sexual Masochism, Sexual Sadism
UNIT 4: Neuro-cognitive & Neuro-developmental Disorders (Clinical Picture and Dynamics)
a) Neuro-cognitive Disorder: Major Neuro-cognitive disorders - Delirium, Dementia and Mild Neurocognitive Disorders
b) Neuro-developmental Disorder: Intellectual Disability, Communication Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder , ADHD, and Learning Disabilities
Basic Features
Undergraduate degree programmes of either 3 or 4-year duration, with multiple entry and exit points and re-entry options, with appropriate certifications such as:
Note: The eligibility condition of doing the UG degree (Honours with Research) is- minimum75% marks to be obtained in the first six semesters.
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