Developmental Cognitive Neuoscience 2500-EN-F-209
Infancy and early childhood is a period of most dramatic changes in brain
organization. The majority of perceptual, motor and cognitive skills
emerge during this period. A large proportion of our knowledge about the
world is based on developmental achievements from it. Throughout the
course we will look at basic concepts and key studies in the area of
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience. That is, the study of associations
between cognitive and brain development, with particular emphasis on
changes in functional brain organization.
Type of course
Learning outcomes
After the course you will:
know fundamental processes of structural and functional brain
development
understand the complex relationships between biologically-driven
mechanisms and experience-dependent processes
be able to explain basic concepts related to neurocognitive
development (experimental paradigms, research methods)
be able to explain, using examples, the relationships between
selected domains of cognitive development and changes in functional
brain networks
be able to explain atypical and abnormal development in terms of
developmental trajectories of neural systems
be able to communicate acquired knowledge of functional brain
development in English
be able to independently collate and critically evaluate original
research papers in English from the area of developmental cognitive
neuroscience
Assessment criteria
Essay and written exam
Students must respect the principles of academic integrity. Cheating and
plagiarism (including copying work from other students, internet or other
sources) are serious violations that are punishable and instructors are
required to report all cases to the administration.
Additional information
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