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Course Outlines

Spring 2018 - PSYC 387 D100

Human Neuropsychology (3)

Class Number: 8720

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 3 – Apr 10, 2018: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 14, 2018
    Sat, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    PSYC 201, 221, and 280.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Examines the neural processes that underlie cognitive functioning and behavior. Topics include neuroanatomy, neuropathology, brain damage, neurological diseases (e.g., schizophrenia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's), and problems in spatial ability, memory, language, mood and anxiety.

COURSE DETAILS:

In this course consideration will be given to function and dysfunction of the human central nervous system with respect to higher order cognition and behaviour. The neurobiological substrates of memory, language, attention, perception, consciousness, and emotion are considered with reference to the brain and various disorders of the brain.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

1) appreciation of the neurobiological substrates of cognitive processes

2) understanding basic functional neuroanatomy

Grading

  • Mid-Term Exam: 40%
  • Term Paper/Project (QUIZ): 20%
  • Final Exam: 40%

NOTES:

functional neuroanatomy tutorials

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Andrews, David.  Neuropsychology From Theory to Practice. (2nd edition).  Psychology Press.
ISBN: 9781841697017

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