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PSYC341
Developmental Neuropsychology
PSYC341 SP
Crosslistings: NS&B341
Photo Caption and Credits
Next Offered in 9798 SP
This is an advanced-level course on principles of
brain-behavior development in human prenatal and infancy
periods. The focus will be on the embryological development
of the central nervous system particularly in humans, and on
possible relations between brain maturation and development
of perceptuo-motor and cognitive and emotional functions in
early infancy. Topics covered will include behavior
teratology, developmental plasticity, cerebral asymmetry.
MAJOR READINGS
Textbook on developmental neurobiology,
brain embryology.
Additional readings: original research articles from
scientific journals and chapters from scientific books.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Midterm and final exam: essay
and objective final is noncumulative. Semester paper:
review of research on developmental neuropsychology, topic
of interest to student (10-12 pages). Class presentation of
term paper
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Strongly
recommended previous or concurrent courses: Course on
neuropsychology (e.g. PSYC345) Developmental Psychology
(PSYC230) or Infancy (PSYC231). Permission of instructor.
COURSE FORMAT: Lecture Discussion
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
PSYC105
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
About the Photo:
"Development of the Human Brain"
Reference:
Fogel, Alan. INFANCY: INFANT, FAMILY, AND
SOCIETY. St. Paul, Minnesota: West Publishing Company,
1984
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