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Course Description
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Course Name
Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilition
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Host University
Kingston University
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Psychology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
Strong background in biological psychology, including successful completion of
intermediate-level module(s) covering cognition and biological Psychology such as
PS5008 Mental Health & Brian Function (or equivalent). -
Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credits
4 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units0
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Course Content:
This module has two main parts.
Autumn Semester - Neuropsychology:
It places a particular emphasis on understanding the effects of brain activity on cognitive
and social aspects of human behaviour (and vice-versa). In addition, the module
addresses the effects of brain injury and neurological impairments with a view to
understand models of normal cognitive and social functioning.Topics covered include: Evolution of the human brain, History of neuropsychology
(including methods), Hemispheric Specialisation, Attention, memory and language, Face
processing and prosopagnosia, Emotion, Executive Function, and Introduction to Social
Neuroscience.Spring Semester - Neuro-rehabilitation:
It introduces students to modern techniques for the diagnosis of neurological disorders
and their neuropsychiatric implications. Interventions for the treatment and
management of neurological disorders will be evaluated.Topics covered include: Introduction to rehabilitation, Neuropsychological assessment,
Mechanisms of acquired brain injury, neuroplasticity and synaptic re-organisation,
Neuropsychiatry, Movement disorders, and Rehabilitation strategies for disorders of
movement, vision, attention, memory and executive function.Teaching: 2 hour lectures, including an interactive element.
Assessment:
STUDY OPTION 1:
? A 1000-word essay (30%)
? 2 hour exam (70%)
STUDY OPTION 2: 1,000 essay
STUDY OPTION 2: tbc.Study Option 1 = Whole Year
Study Option 2 = Autumn
Study Option 3 = Spring/summer
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