Computer Interface Design - This course explores the psychological aspects of human interaction with computing technology. Format includes lectures, classroom demonstrations, and exercises. This course introduces theories underlying the assessment of personality via the use of objective instruments. The students will learn to administer and interpret a select sample of major personality tests. Psychopharmacology - A theoretical and practical study of major categories of psychoactive drugs is presented.
Special emphasis is given to the effects on behavior as supported by recent clinical studies.
This course encompasses the physiological function of the sensory and motor systems from the level of the central nervous system through receptor functions. The analysis of neuropsychological data including the integration of historical, interview, behavioral, and formal assessment data is reviewed. The major emphasis is on integrating traditional interview and observation techniques as well as on the ability to conceptualize actual clinical cases in oral and written form. This course covers instruments and issues related to the assessment of children and adolescents. It will involve both didactic and practical training in neuropsychological assessment, test interpretation and report writing for children with various neurological and psychiatric disorders.