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=Spring 2009 - 1 credit=
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When and where: Thursdays, 1:00-1:50, CDR 126
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==Instructor==
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[[User:Richard E. Hartman | Rich Hartman, PhD]] (rhartman AT llu DOT edu)
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Plomin2008 isbn=1429205776
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==Course description==
This class will follow a “journal club” format. Each week, students will present a general overview of a subject related to behavioral neurogenetics, followed by another presentation in which a contemporary research paper is presented and critically analyzed by the class. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
*cognitive (dis)ability (IQ, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, etc.)
*cognitive (dys)function (schizophrenia, mood/anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder, etc.)
*personality, aggression, drug abuse, etc.
*neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, etc.)
*“twin studies”
*gene therapy
 
==Grading==
Grades will solely be determined by the quality of the students’ presentations, critical analyses, and class participation.
 
==Disability accommodation==
If you are registered with the Dean's office for disability accommodation, please see me as soon as possible to discuss any course accommodations that may be necessary. If you have a disability and wish accommodation, please visit the Dean’s Office of your school.
 
==Academic integrity policy==
Don’t cheat.
 
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LLU PSYC 694: Genetics, Neuropsychology, and Human Behavior

      

Spring 2009 - 1 credit

When and where: Thursdays, 1:00-1:50, CDR 126

Instructor

Rich Hartman, PhD (rhartman AT llu DOT edu)

Book

  1. ISBN:1429205776 [Plomin2008]

Course description

This class will follow a “journal club” format. Each week, students will present a general overview of a subject related to behavioral neurogenetics, followed by another presentation in which a contemporary research paper is presented and critically analyzed by the class. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

  • cognitive (dis)ability (IQ, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, etc.)
  • cognitive (dys)function (schizophrenia, mood/anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder, etc.)
  • personality, aggression, drug abuse, etc.
  • neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, etc.)
  • “twin studies”
  • gene therapy

Grading

Grades will solely be determined by the quality of the students’ presentations, critical analyses, and class participation.

Disability accommodation

If you are registered with the Dean's office for disability accommodation, please see me as soon as possible to discuss any course accommodations that may be necessary. If you have a disability and wish accommodation, please visit the Dean’s Office of your school.

Academic integrity policy

Don’t cheat.

Students

Add a link to your user page here (at your option).