PSYC 473ACognitive Neuropsychology

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Cognitive Neuropsychology This seminar takes a cognitive approach to neuropsychology: investigating what various types of brain injury and neural dysfunction tell us about how our brain supports cognition, perception, and consciousness. Topics covered include head injury, stroke, dementia, and various other illnesses/disorders. Brain anatomy, neuroimaging, and neuropsychological testing procedures will be emphasized throughout the semester. The course will feature lectures with student discussion, student presentations, and a final project. Prerequisites: PSYC 111 with a grade of C or higher, PSYC 243 with a grade of C or higher, and PSYC 344 with a grade of C- or higher. Students must earn a grade of C- or higher for the course to apply to the major. Course restricted to junior/senior psychology or integrative neuroscience majors. This course will fulfill the seminar requirement for Integrative Neuroscience.