Human Neuropsychology

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Course
PSYC 3315
Discontinued
No
Course Code
PSYC 3315
Descriptive
Human Neuropsychology
Department
Psychology
Faculty
Humanities & Social Sciences
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Term
202020
PLAR
No
Semester Length
15
Max Class Size
35
Contact Hours
Lecture 4hrs. per week/semester
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Learning Activities

The primary methods of instruction will be lecture and seminar. The course will also involve group activities, presentations, audiovisual media and guest lectures.

Course Description
Neuropsychology is the study of the relationship between human brain function and behaviour. Students will gain an understanding of the nervous system with a focus on the structure and functional organization of the cerebral cortex.
Topics include sensory and motor systems and higher cortical functions such as language and memory.
The course also provides students with an introductory understanding of developmental disorders, acquired brain injury and dysfunction and neuropsychiatric disorders.
Course Content
  1. Introduction to Neuropsychology
  2. Neuroanatomy   
  3. Techniques in Neuropsychology
  4. Laterality
  5. Sensorimotor System
  6. Sensation and Perception: Vision
  7. Memory/ Hearing and Language Processing
  8. Emotion
  9. Spatial Ability
  10. Attention and Consciousness
  11. Developmental Disordersli>
  12. Human Brain Damage
  13. Neuropsychological Assessment/ Recovery of Function
Learning Outcomes

Students will acquire and be able to demonstrate understanding of:

  1. History of   brain and behavior research.
  2. Structure and function of the nervous and endocrine systems.
  3. Research methods in neuropsychology.
  4. Laterality
  5. Functional organization and systems of the brain, including motor, sensory, attention-consciousness, emotional, spatial, learning and memory, executive and other cognitive functions.
  6. Neurological, neuropsychological and related psychiatric disorders.
  7. Developmental disorders
  8. Disorders associated with aging and dementias.
  9. Acquired brain injury, rehabilitation and recovery
  10. Neuropsychological assessment techniques.
Means of Assessment

Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College policy. Evaluation will be based on course objectives and include some of the following:

 

1. multiple choice, short answer, or essay exams

2. term paper, research project, or written assignments

3. oral presentation or teaching demonstration

The instructor will provide a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of semester.

An example of a possible evaluation scheme is as follows:

Research paper                                      20%

Three exams at 20% each                       60%

Presentation                                           20%

Total                                                      100%

Textbook Materials

Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students:

 Texts will be updated periodically. An example of an appropriate text is:

Elia, L and Saucier,D (2006). Neuropsychology. New York: Pearson.

Prerequisites

PSYC 2315