Seminar in Cognitive Neuroscience: Brain Development

1 Course Unit

This discussion-based seminar will focus on the neural bases of cognitive development. Each week the class will discuss a selection of papers that consider the roles of genes and environment on topics including the development of perceptual abilities, language, and cognition. The course will cover several aspects of pre- and postnatal brain and behavioral development with particular emphasis on animal models. This course is intended for students interested in neurobiology, cognitive psychology, evolutionary psychology and development. Fall Also Offered As: PSYC 3233 Prerequisite: PYSC 1230 1 Course Unit