Spring 2024
PSYCH 240A 001 - LEC 001
Proseminar: Biological, Cognitive, and Language Development
Silvia A Bunge, Celeste E Kidd, Fei Xu
Jan 16, 2024 - May 03, 2024
Tu
12:00 pm - 01:59 pm
Berkeley Way West 1211
Class #:31319
Units: 3
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Psychology
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
5
Enrolled: 15
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 20
Waitlist Max: 0
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
3 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week, and 6 hours of outside work hours per week.
Other classes by Silvia A Bunge
Other classes by Celeste E Kidd
Other classes by Fei Xu
Course Catalog Description
Survey of the biology of the nervous system and behavior; the cellular interactions during development in animals and humans, including neurogenesis, synaptogenesis, cell death and synapse elimination; and the genetic and experiential determinants of neural development. Exploration of the origins and development of knowledge from infancy through childhood; the development of children's concepts across multiple domains including physics, biology, math, and psychology. Survey of facts and theories of language acquisition; focus on what learners acquire and the role of input in the process; review of phonology, syntax, and morphology.
Rules & Requirements
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None