2024 Spring PSYCH 240A 001 LEC 001

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.

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