Spring 2018 - PSYC 480 D100
Selected Topics in Biological Psychology (4)
Class Number: 13125
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Prerequisites:
PSYC 201, 210, 280, 60 units, and a CGPA of 3.0. Other prerequisites vary by topic offering.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Course can be repeated for credit. Students may not take this course for further credit if similar topics are covered. See Psychology department website for course description.
COURSE DETAILS:
Psyc 480/907B
This course provides an advanced survey of the prevalent neurocognitive disorders in reference to their causes, neuropathology, and cognitive and behavioral manifestations. Neuropsychiatric and neuromedical disorders impacting memory, attention, executive function, emotional processing, language, and movement will be examined. The cognitive and behavioral features of disorders will be studied in reference to the associated neuropathological findings.
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
In depth understanding of the expression of neurocognitive disorders and their pathological underpinnings.
Grading
- For undergraduate students the following applies:
- Discussion Participation: 20%
- Commentaries: 60%
- Discussion Questions: 20%
- For graduate students the following applies:
- Discussion Participation: 20%
- Commentaries: 35%
- Discussion Questions: 15%
- Class Presentation: 30%
NOTES:
UNDERGRADUATES with a substantial background in biopsychology are encouraged to enroll. Please contact Dr. Thornton (aethornt@sfu.ca) if you are interested in the course but uncertain as to whether your background is appropriate.
Registrar Notes:
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