Course Details
Country:
Netherlands
Institution:
Free University of Amsterdam
Course Title:
The Developing Brain
Course Number:
AB_1059
Course Description:
The focus of this course is on phases of brain development that shape the life of individuals over time. The brain performs differently at various ages. Whereas the young brain is very plastic, the aging brain gradually loses its adaptive capacity. Importantly, early and late brain development are affected by specific genetic factors and vulnerable to changes induced by environmental stimuli. These alterations can result in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders. The course consists of three modules (one week per module), each covering a critical phase of brain development. In module 1, we will focus on early (prenatal) brain development and its relation to brain disorders such as autism. In the second module, we will focus on postnatal brain development and how alterations contribute to issues during childhood and adolescence, such as gender identity and schizophrenia.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
NEUR 461
Attachment Files:
Studyguide (3)_3.pdf
