PSYC341

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PSYC341

Developmental Neuropsychology PSYC341 SP

Crosslistings: NS&B341

Next Offered in 9899 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-03-1998

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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