330.623.01
Brain and Behavior in Mental Disorders
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Term:
- 4th term
- Department:
- Mental Health
- Credits:
- 3 credits
- Academic Year:
- 2015 - 2016
- Instruction Method:
- TBD
- Class Times:
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- M W, 3:30 - 4:50pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Grading Restriction:
- Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
- Course Instructor:
- Contact:
- Michelle C. Carlson, Ph.D.
- Resources:
- Description:
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Examines the onset and clinical symptoms of mental disorders over the life course of the developing and aging brain to illustrate neurobiological systems involved in thinking, feeling, and acting. Increases understanding of behavioral disorders, their assessment, neurobiological underpinnings, and systemic influences. Reviews some common disorders, discussion (1) clinical and case studies; (2) definitions and diagnostic methods; treatment, epidemiologic evidence regarding etiology, and (3)challenges to examining brain-behavior relationships across disorders.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe and learn concepts, test instruments, and methods used to understand the fundamental principles of brain-behavior relationships and how they break down
- Think critically about the onset of mental disorders across the life span in conjunction with brain developmental milestones
- Methods of Assessment:
Student evaluation will be based on class participation, critical appraisal of weekly readings, and a final examination.
- Instructor Consent:
Consent required for some students
- Consent Note:
Consent required of undergraduates.
- For consent, contact: