Neuropsychology
Program Overview
An introduction to the systematic study of human cognition and behavior with an emphasis on the scientific method. Fundamentals of behavior, learning, cognitive processes, perception, emotion, personality are among the content areas studied. Emphasis is placed on the use of the scientific method for the study of human nature. Students successfully completing the course will demonstrate a general understanding of the knowledge established in these areas.
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What you will learn
- At the completion of this course students will be able to:
- Describe key concepts and theories in the areas of the history of psychology, behavioral neuroscience, human development, sensation and perception, learning, human memory, cognition and intelligence, motivation.
- Apply key concepts in each area to novel situations.
- Apply the scientific method to the study of human behavior.
- Identify applications of psychology.
- Reflect on the use of scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
How you will learn
Every program is broken down into manageable, weekly modules, designed to accelerate your learning process through diverse learning activities:
- Work through your downloadable and online instructional materials.
- Interact with your peers and learning facilitators through weekly class-wide forums and reviewed small group discussions.
- Enjoy a wide range of interactive content, including live-lectures, infographics, live polls and more.
- Investigate rich, real-world case studies.
- Apply what you learn each week to quizzes and ongoing project submissions.