Introduction To Clinical Neuropsychology

AY2016/2017 Semester 1

This is an introductory course to clinical neuropsychology. This course will provide the foundation for students interested to pursue graduate studies in clinical neuropsychology. We will briefly cover the history and development of neuropsychology, neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as related to brain function and behavior, and survey clinical disorders involved. Consideration of the contributions of neurology, experimental and clinical neuropsychology to the understanding of normal cognitive and affective functioning and of disturbances resulting from brain damage in selected areas will also be presented.