311+Neuopsychology

403: Neuropsychology
==It has been said that everyone's universe is different and that when one dies, his or her universe ceases to exist. What determines one's universe? What is known of the human mind and how it influences gender identity, aggression, memory, sleep patterns, dreaming, social relationships, cultural and group behavior, peer pressure? What are the causes of mental distress, mental disorders and loss of mental function and how can they be avoided or minimized? This class explores these topics and how the mind impacts on human psychology and makes each individual’s universes unique. A wide range of problem and/or inquiry based activities and self-examinations highlight these issues.==

Public Demonstration of Knowledge Plan: Formal presentation and critique of the final assessment project will occur either in class or via a course website or Wiki.
== Final Assessment Plan: Students, working alone or with one other class member, will complete a course-end project that will either: (1) illustrate a firm understanding of a major topic covered during the course; or (2) examine and illustrate an aspect of Neuropsychology not covered but of true interest to the== ==student. Projects could be, but are not limited to, an original simulation or demonstration, a film or PowerPoint® presentation, an original experimental design, or an academic research paper. Students will be encouraged to contact and elicit the assistance of an expert, scientist or psychologist in the preparation of their final projects.==