An introduction to human neuropsychology and neuropsychological dysfunctions. Neuropsychology involves the study of relationships between brain functions and behaviour. A focus will be on examining structural and functional brain and behaviour changes in various neurological disorders (e.g., cerebrovascular disorders), psychiatric disorders (e.g., schizophrenia), dementias (e.g., Alzheimer’s), and types of brain injury.
Credit Weight:
0.5
Prerequisite(s):
3.0 FCEs in Psychology
Offering:
3-0; or 3-0
Course Classifications:
- Type B: Social Sciences
- Type C: Engineering, Mathematical and Natural Sciences
- Type D: Health and Behavioral Sciences