COURSE DETAIL
CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
Country
Italy
Host Institution
University of Padua
Program(s)
Psychology and Cognitive Science, Padua
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Psychology
UCEAP Course Number
174
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
CLINICAL NEUROPSYCH
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course discusses the main neuropsychological syndromes and the neuropsychological profile of the main neurological and psychiatric diseases. The course explores topics including an introduction to clinical neuropsychology and neuropsychological assessment; neurology and neuroradiology for neuropsychologists; cognitive deficits and neuropsychological syndromes in neurological disorders; neurodegenerative diseases, dementia, and its risk and protective factors; and neuropsychological profile in psychiatric disorders. The course requires students to have a basic understanding of concepts from psychobiology, cognitive psychology, and cognitive neuropsychology as a prerequisite.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PSO2044204
Host Institution Course Title
CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Psychology
Host Institution Degree
Second Cycle Degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology
Host Institution Department