Introduction to Neuropsychology and Neuroscience 2500-EN_S_45
The main purpose of this seminar is to present the knowledge on clinical
applications of brain – behaviour relationships as well as to familiarize the
students with the roles of clinical neuropsychologist. The goal of the
seminar is also to help the students to define and develop their on
interests in that field. The course participants will learn about the history
of neuropsychology, the main theories on the brain – behaviour
relationships, the big progress in understanding these relationships, and
the clinical and experimental methods of investigation in
neuropsychology and neurosciences. The problem of growing number of
different clinical populations, involving patients across the lifespan,
requiring neuropsychological evaluation and intervention will be
discussed. Cognitive, emotional and behavioral dysfunctions in brain
damaged patients will be described in the context of brain structure and
network organization. Available cases with typical neuropsychological
disorders (such as: aphasia, apraxia, agnosia, amnesia, etc.) will be
presented on video materials. Ethical probl
Type of course
Learning outcomes
The students will systematize and extend their knowledge on the brain
and behaviour theories and methods of investigation. They will
understand the place of clinical neuropsychology in the interdisciplinary
area of brain - behavior study. They will learn about the roles of clinical
neuropsychologist. They will know the main types of neuropsychological
disorders, the areas of cognitive, emotional and behavioral brain
dysfunctions in different clinical populations as well as the basic
assumptions of diagnosis and intervention. They will be aware of ethical
problems of working with brain dysfunctional patients in clinical and
research settings. They will get in-depth knowledge on a specific issue in
clinical neuropsychology individually selected by each student participant.
Assessment criteria
Participation in the course, passing 3 short pre-lecture tests based on the
on knowledge from previous courses (eg.: Biological Basis of Behavior)
and literature given by the instructor, an essay on the selected area/s of
psychological studies where knowledge on the brain and mind
relationships is required.
• Course participation 20% of the final grade
• Three short pre-lecture tests 40% of the final grade
• Essay on selected topic 40% of the final grade
The course participation grade will include the evaluation of active and
meaningful participation in the course: reading the assigned literature,
participation in discussion, creating an atmosphere where everyone can
freely present their opinions. Half of the participation grade will come
from the instructor, the other half will come from the other students
Attendance rules
No more than 2 unexcused absences permitted, additional absences only
with formal excuse, however no more than 4 absences in total permitted
Additional information
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