Neuroscience Across the Lifespan
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
To examine the process of neural development and function across the lifespan with an emphasis on related cognitive function.
The biology of brain growth. Neural plasticity. Development of vision, orientation and attention. Development of numeracy and literacy in the brain. Social development. Cerebral lateralisation across development. Development of functional specialisation of the cortex. The effects of aging on neural activity during perception and attention, imagery, working memory, long-term and prospective memory. The distinction between healthy aging and Alzheimer's disease. Theories that relate cognitive and cerebral aging, including models accounting for functional neuroimaging evidence.
Johnson, MH 2011, Developmental cognitive neuroscience: an introduction, 3rd ed, Wiley-Blackwell, London
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
BEHL 3021 | Cognitive Neuroscience |
BEHL 3011 | Developmental Psychology |
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Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, MAGILL | |||
Lecture | 1 hour x 12 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 2 hours x 12 weeks |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Essay, Examination
EFTSL*: 0.125
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