Arts, Sciences, and Engineering |
Brain and Cognitive Sciences |
Course Section Listing |
Course |
Course Title |
Term |
Credits |
Status |
COURSE_SECTION-3-136032 |
BCSC 242-1 |
Neuropsychology |
Fall 2022 |
4.0 |
Open |
Schedule: |
Day |
Begin |
End |
Location |
Start Date |
End Date |
MW
|
1650
|
1805
|
Meliora Room 203
|
08/31/2022
|
12/22/2022
|
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Enrollment: |
Enrolled
82
|
Capacity
120
|
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Co-Located: |
BCSC 242-1 (P), BCSC 542-1, NSCI 242-1, PSYC 242-1 |
Instructors: |
Melinda Patterson |
Description: |
Examines clinical neuropsychology, which bridges neurology, neuroscience, and clinical psychology. Covers history of clinical neuropsychology, principles of neuropsychological assessment, and the interpretation of cognition and behavior as they relate to brain dysfunction. Considers specific neurological syndromes including neurodegenerative, cerebrovascular, toxic, and memory disorders; epilepsy; head trauma; infectious processes; pediatric neuropsychology; psychiatric syndromes; and forensic neuropsychology. Patient presentations (videotape and in-person interviews) supplement lectures. Prerequisite: BCSC 110 or BCSC 240/NSCI 201 |
Offered: |
Fall Spring Summer |