Introduction to Clinical Neuropsychology 2500-EN-PS-CS4-02
Seminarium (SEM) Semestr zimowy 2024/25

Participation in the course, passing 2 tests, and oral presentation on neuropsychological topic.

• Two tests: 70% of the final grade; passing criterion: minimum grade 3 from each test (grading scale 2-5)

• Presentation on a selected topic: 20% of the final grade; passing criterion: minimum 3 (grading scale 2-5)

• Course participation: 10% of the final grade; passing criterion: final grade minimum 3 (grading scale 2-5)

The course participation grade will include the evaluation of active and meaningful participation in the course: giving short presentations, active and meaningful participation in discussion, and creating an atmosphere where everyone can freely present their opinions.

No more than 2 unexcused absences permitted, additional absences only with formal excuse, however no more than 4 absences in total permitted.

Students must respect the principles of academic integrity. Cheating and plagiarism (including copying work from other students, internet or other sources) are serious violations that are punishable and the instructor will report all cases to the administration.stration.

Block of meetings:

I

Organization of classes. Discipline characteristics.

Readings:

David Darby, Kevin Walsh (2005). Walsh’s Neuropsychology. A Clinical Approach 5th edition (2005). Chapter 1. History of neuropsychology (1-31).

Kolb, B., Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology. 5th edition. Part I – chapter 1

Introduction to Neuropsychology by G. Beaumont. 2nd edition. (2008). Chapter 1. The Discipline of Neuropsychology (3-21).

II

Models of the brain.

The ancient model

The localizationist model

The holistic model

The hierarchical model

The functional systems model

The functional modularity model

The parallel distributed processing model

III

Macro models of the brain and hemispheric asymmetry

Readings (blocks II and III):

David Darby, Kevin Walsh (2005). Walsh’s Neuropsychology. A Clinical Approach 5th edition (2005). Chapter 1. History of neuropsychology. Chapter 8. Hemispheric asymmetry.

Kolb, B., Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology. 5th edition. Part I - chapters 2, 3, Part II – chapters – 11, 12

Introduction to Neuropsychology by G. Beaumont. 2nd edition. (2008). Chapter 2. The Structure of the Central Nervous System (22-41).

IV

Cortical organisation:

The Occipital lobes

The Parietal lobes

The Temporal lobes

The Frontal lobes

Readings:

David Darby, Kevin Walsh (2005). Walsh’s Neuropsychology. A Clinical Approach 5th edition. Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (33-307)

or

Kolb, B., Whishaw, I. Q. Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology. 5th edition. Part III: chapters 13, 14, 15, 16 (it is a must), Part IV: Chapters: 18, 19, 20, 21, 22

V

Neuropsychology - the future

Steven Laureys & Giulio Tononi (2009). The Neurology of Consciousness. Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropathology. Amsterdam: Elsevier. Chapter 3. Functional Neuroimaging (31-42).

Robert M. Bilder, R.M. (2011). Neuropsychology 3.0: Evidence-Based Science and Practice. J. Int. Neuropsychol. Soc., 17(1): 7–13. doi:10.1017/S1355617710001396.

The instructor will use slide and audio-visual presentations, and provide available sources of professional knowledge (paper/e- books, journals). The students will be asked to actively participate in class, give short presentations, take part in discussion, search provided materials, co-work in small subgroups as well as work at home. Individual consultations on essays will be provided. Readings assigned to pre-lecture tests will expand and complement the issues discussed in the classes.