Neuropsychology (UM)

Course

URL study guide

https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/P_UNEUPSY

Course Objective

To receive knowledge and insight on an introductory level on the consequences of brain damage on the behaviour of people. Also to be introduced to the field of the clinical neuropsychologist.

Course Content

Using our knowledge of the working of the brain we discuss the principles of neuropsychology. Neurological and psychiatric disorders as agnosis, aphasia, and dementia. On the basis of patient examples that correspond as closely as possible to the literature, the neuropsychological diagnostics, among others, are illustrated.

Teaching Methods

Lectures

Method of Assessment

Exam (mc questions)

Literature

Kolb, B. and I.Q. Whishaw, (2021, 8th Edition). Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology. Worth Publishers. This edition of the textbook differs significantly from past editions and cannot be substituted.

Entry Requirements

Introduction to PSY and Biological PSY are required for this course.

Recommended background knowledge

This is a UM course, but other students who meet the entry requirements may also enroll. This course requires basic knowledge of psychology, but its contents may be too basic for psychology or medical students.
Academic year1/09/2431/08/25
Course level6.00 EC

Language of Tuition

  • English

Study type

  • Master
  • Bachelor