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PSYC333
Developmental Cognitive Disorders
PSYC333 SP
| Section | Class Size | *Available | Times | POI | Prereq |
|---|
| 1 | 20 | 7 | Times: .T.T... 8:30AM-9:50AM; | Yes | Yes |
*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for
the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous
phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration.
(Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999
)
This seminar provides an in-depth examination of
developmental, cognitive and linguistic disorders from
neuropsychological, developmental and cognitive
perspectives. The course covers various forms of mental
retardation and learning disabilities. Featured topics
include autism, specific language impairment, Down
syndrome, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, PKU, nonverbal
learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, and
dyslexia. Students will study the theoretical underpinnings
and consequences of these diagnostic categories, will read
the research literature with critical eye, and will gain
some familiarity with assesssment tools.
MAJOR READINGS
Pennington, Bruce (1991) DIAGNOSING
LEARNING DISORDERS. New York: Guilford Press.
Wicks-Nelson, R., & Israel, A.C. (1997) BEHAVIOR DISORDERS
OF CHILDHOOD, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall
A course reader.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Weekly response papers, one
oral presentation, final and a research paper.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Unless
preregistered students attend the first class meeting or
communicate directly wth the instructor prior to the firs
class, they will be dropped form the class list. NOTE:
Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the
Registrar's Office.
This is a specialized course in Developmental Psychology.
COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Gen Ed Area & Dept: SBS PSYC
Prerequisites:
PSYC105
- Section 01
- Fowler, A
- Times: .T.T... 8:30AM- 9:50AM;
- Grading Mode: A/F
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
- Permission of Instructor Required.
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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