2009 Fall PSY 159S-01
Bulletin Course Description Multidisciplinary perspectives bearing on key processes in human development from infancy through old age; the way that biological and psychological processes act together in normal and pathological behavior and development. Clinical case material and videotapes. Open to juniors and seniors only, preferably Psychology majors and students in the Program in Human Development. Instructor: Thompson
(Instructor named in bulletin description above may not be current. For current instructor, see listing below.)
Title BIO PSYCH OF HUMAN DEVEL Department PSY Course Number 2009 Fall 159S Section Number 01 Primary Instructor Thompson Jr.,Robert J Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
This course takes a multidisciplinary, developmental science, perspective on human development across the life span and focuses on how biological and psychosocial processes act together in normal and disordered development. Clinical case material, in the form of video tapes, involving chronic childhood illnesses, eating disorders, depression, and dementia are utilized to illustrate processes and issues. AREA: Biological, Developmental and Personality. Course is a Social Science.
Textbooks
Assignments
Selected chapters and journal articles.
Exams
None
Term Papers
Two synopsis papers, of 5 to 8 pages each, and a research literature review paper, of approximately 25 pages, on an approved topic.
Grade to be based on
Synopses and research papers.
