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COGSCI 170 - Brain Damage

Interdisciplinary Social Science Programs Undergraduate CLS - College of Letters and Science

Subject

COGSCI

Course Number

170

Department

Interdisciplinary Social Science Programs

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Brain Damage

Course Description

This course introduces students to the full range of brain damage causes, which are: traumatic brain injury (TBI) - civilian vs. military, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), stroke, tumors, infections, hypoxia, addiction, neurological, and congenital conditions. We understand how brain damage caused by each condition leads to localized and non-localized deficits in the key functions comprising cognition, emotion, physiology, social skills, behavior, and daily functioning capacity. Key co-occurring disorders are covered that present due to the fundamental brain damage causes.

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Instructors

Isaac

Prerequisites

CogSci 1/N1/1B and MCB C61/C64 or Psych 110 recommended

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

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Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.

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Course Objectives

We will explore various methods for measuring and diagnosing specific brain injuries. For example, TBI-induced axonal injury can be measured from structural perspective by diffusion tensor imaging, and from a neuropsychological perspective using the Glasgow Coma Scale. We will conclude by synthesizing all of this information into recommendations for treatment protocols of each specific brain injury, and a look at how the brain compensates for each condition’s brain cell loss, which highlights the remarkable neuroplasticity of the brain.

Formats

Lecture

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Outside Work Hours

6

Outside Work Hours Min

6

Outside Work Hours Max

6

Term

Summer

Weeks

6 weeks

Weeks

6

Lecture Hours

7

Lecture Hours Min

7

Lecture Hours Max

7

Outside Work Hours

16

Outside Work Hours Min

16

Outside Work Hours Max

16