Instructor: Peter G. Como, Ph.D., T & Th, 4:50 - 6:05 pm
Teaching Assistant: Leslie Charles, M.A.
BCS Office: 105 Meliora Hall; Classroom: 178 Meliora Hall
Neurology Office: 5-5221 Medical Center
Phone: 5-5130 (Como), 5-5488 (Charles)
E-mail: como@etin.mct.rochester.edu
charles@metro.bst.rochester.edu
Required Text:
Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychology, T.E. Feinberg & M.J. Farah. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1997.
Required Readings: articles on reserve in Carlson Library
Date Topic Reading Assignments*
Jan 15 Introduction & Overview Ch 1
20 Principles of Neuropsychological Assessment Ch 3*
22 Functional Neuroanatomy I Ch 4*
27 Functional Neuroanatomy II Ch 4*
29 Mental Status Examination (L. Charles) Ch 2
Feb 3 Neuropsychological of Aging (Dr. Papka) *
5 Neurodegenerative Disease - Cortical Dementias Ch 40-44
10 Neurodegenerative Disease - Subcortical Dementias Ch 33, 45*
12 Vascular Dementia (Dr. Satran) Ch 46
17 EXAM I
19 Infectious Disease - HIV Dementia (Dr. Palumbo) Ch 47
24 Frontal Lobe Syndromes Ch 30-31
26 Neuropsychology of Multiple Sclerosis (Dr. Weinstein) *
Mar 3 Language & Aphasic Syndromes Ch 9-11, 14-15
5 Neurotoxicology (Dr. Rahill) *
10 Spring Break
12 Spring Break
17 Closed Head Injury/Traumatic Brain Injury (Dr. Wong) Ch 38
19 Cognitive Rehabilitation of Head Injury (Dr. Gaudette) Ch 39*
24 Disorders of Perception & Awareness Ch 17-18, 20-21, 23-28
26 Cognitive Aspects of Sleep Disorders (Dr. Aloia) *
31 EXAM II
Apr 2 Epilepsy & Seizures Disorders (Dr. Langfitt) Ch 51-53
7 Neurosurgical Intervention (Dr. Pilcher) *
9 Memory Disorders and Assessment (Dr. Rediess) Ch 35-37
14 Neuropsychology of Depression *
16 Neuropsychology of Schizophrenia (Dr. Silverstein) *
21 Pediatric Neuropsychology (Dr. Palumbo) Ch 59-64, 67
23 Tourette's Syndrome & ADHD Ch 65*
28 Forensic Neuropsychology *
30 NO CLASS - Reading Period
May 4-11 FINAL EXAM WEEK
*additional articles will be assigned for some topics and put on reserve in Carlson Library
General Overview:
This course will introduce the student to the field of clinical neuropsychology which bridges the domains of neurology, neuroscience and clinical psychology. It begins with a general overview and history of clinical neuropsychology. Then, principles of neuropsychological assessment and the interpretation of cognitive and behavioral findings as they relate directly to brain dysfunction will be discussed. The remainder of the course will be "syndrome" oriented and will focus on specific neurological syndromes including: neurodegenerative disorders, cerebrovascular disorders, memory disorders, epilepsy, head trauma, toxic disorders, infectious processes, pediatric neuropsychology, psychiatric syndromes, and forensic neuropsychology. In addition to conventional course instruction (e.g., lectures, readings), patient presentations (videotape and in-person interviews) will be used.
The textbook is a good introductory resource but does not adequately cover in-depth the clinical syndromes we will be discussing during the course. Some of the chapters will not be required and you will not be examined on the non-assigned chapters.
The reading assignments placed on reserve will supplement this course. It is up to you to understand the main points of these articles and let us know if you need more clarification.
Some of the information covered in the textbook will not be directly discussed in the classroom. Therefore, it is your responsibility to read all of the assigned chapters and readings. You will be examined on this material.
Grading:
Grades will be determined from two tests and a final examination. There may be a short term paper required based upon class consensus. After each test, we will give you an overview of where you stand in terms of the number of "points" you have accumulated. No predetermined "A", "B", "C", etc grades will be given and performance is based upon class performance statistics.
All examinations will consist of multiple choice and include short essay questions. The material on the exams will be determined from we cover in class AND reading assignments. The examinations are not necessarily cumulative, but you are expected to understand the basic concepts from previous lectures.
ASSIGNED SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS FOR BCS/PSY 242
all articles are on reserve in Carlson Library
Last modified: 1/20/98