PSY 330 Neuropsychology

The purpose of this course is to provide a detailed understanding of brain/behavior relationships in humans. Students will learn the neural substrates (cortical and subcortical) responsible for producing behavioral deficits following different forms of brain damage. General behavioral topics may include mnemonic impairments, emotional abnormalities, and motivational deficits. Students may examine the neurobiology of neuropsychiatric disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, and Schizophrenia. Students may learn about current issues in neuropsychology including learning disabilities, recovery of function following neural damage, and some basic assessment of neuropsychological disorders. This course will not involve the use of laboratory animals. Lab Fee. Prerequisite: successful completion of PSY 110 or PSY 111 and PSY 320 with a C or better. Spring semester.

Credits

4