Fundamentals of Neuropsychology

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This course involves the study of the structure and function of the nervous system, particularly the brain, and its impact on behavior. Everyday behaviors, such as language, emotion, and sleep, will be explored from a neurobiological perspective. The course will focus primarily on understanding the neurophysiological underpinnings of many types of psychological/neurological disorders, such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and so on. This course will also demonstrate cognitive tasks utilized to quantify cognitive and emotional functioning.