OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 03/02/2026
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Psychopathology - An Introduction to Mental Illnesses |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1970 |
| Host College |
Algonquin College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
AL-COR1737 |
| Start Date |
03/02/2026 |
| End Date |
06/08/2026 |
| Course Fee |
$381.50 |
| Hours |
42 |
| Pre-requisites |
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| Course Description |
Emphasis is on the study of signs and symptoms of the major mental illnesses, including bipolar disorder, major depression, schizophrenia and personality disorders. Additionally, there are discussions about eating and sleeping disorders, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder.
[Formerly titled Abnormal Psychology] |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Assignments 60%, Final Assessment 40% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
Yes |
| Mandatory Group Work |
No |
| Other Details |
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| Platform |
d2l/brightspace |
| Computer Software Requirements |
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| Additional |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. |
| Textbook Information |
Purchase textbook from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
| Textbook Title |
Essentials of Abnormal Psychology |
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| Author |
Nevid, Rathus, Greene, and Knight |
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| Publisher |
Pearson |
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| Edition |
5th Canadian |
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| ISBN |
9780136774563 |
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