3-3-0

Neuropsychology is the study of the relationship between brain structures and behaviour. In this course we will explore the neuroanatomical correlates of both normal and abnormal behaviors in humans. Among the topics to be discussed are the behavioural sequelae of head injury, mood disorders associated with regional trauma and epilepsy, sex differences in cerebral organization, cerebral asymmetries, language and aphasia and the various disorders of perception. Depending on the interests of the students, special topics include dyslexia, alexithymia, Alzheimers disease, alcoholism and schizophrenia.

Prerequisite: PBI288b or permission of the instructor

Professor Drumheller

Students who have taken PBI279 or BIO279 (Neuropsychology) may not take this course for credit