This course consists of a combination of general plenary lectures and smaller interactive seminars. The plenary lectures will cover topics such as brain structure and functioning in relation to psychopathology, biological treatment and psychopharmacology.
In the smaller interactive seminars students will work together on an assignment and prepare an oral presentation on biological aspects of one of the various disorders ranging from:
affective disorders
schizophrenia
ADHD
sleeping disorders
PTSD
or others.
Research Masters may have an added assignment.
Coordinator
Prof. dr. Erik Hoencamp
Kamer: 2B51
Telefoon: +31 (0)71 527 3377
E-mailadres: ehoencamp@fsw.leidenuniv.nl
Aim(s)
Student should have a basic knowledge about issues relating to the biological aspects of psychopathology and its interaction with the environment. Further a more than basic knowledge of specific issues as specified in the research question to be adressed during the course.
Literature
Andreasen, N (2001). Brave new brain, conquering mental illness in the era of the genome. New York: Oxford University Press.
Additional literature will be handed out prior or during the course.
Examination
Written essay and presentation of results, multiple choice exam and depending on level and individual possibilities additional tasks.
From January 1, 2006 the Faculty of Social Sciences has instituted the Ephorus system to be used by instructors for the systematic detection of plagiarism in students’ written work. Please see the Additional Rules and Regulations, section 6.
Requirement(s) for application or advice
Admission to Research Master
Education method(s)
Lectures and seminars working visit to a mental health organisation.
Application
Introduction and enrollment for courses of the first semester will take place August 27th 2009. Introduction and enrollment for courses of the second semester will take place in January 2010. More information will be available at the website of the Department of Psychology.
NB: Exam and re-exam registration will take place via U-Twist, and will be open between a month and a week before the (re)exam. Students who don’t register, cannot participate in the (re)exam.
Timetable
To be announced.