Psychology S2280D, 3
pts.
Summer 2005 - Columbia University
Representative Course Syllabus
Introduction
to Developmental Psychology
Tu Th 5:30-8:40 PM
614 Schermerhorn Hall
May 24-June 30, 2005
Prof. Maria A. Crisafi
e-mail:
mariacrisafi@msn.com
Office hours: Tuesday after class (8:40 P.M.) and by appointment
Course Description
Prerequisite: an introductory
psychology course (W1001 or W1010 or the equivalent).
Bulletin
Description: Introduction
to the scientific study of human development, with an emphasis on
psychobiological processes underlying perceptual, cognitive, and emotional
development.
Full Description: We will begin with a general review of
developmental psychology and then examine development in the prenatal period.
Cognitive and social development will be presented topically and we will
trace development within each domain. The format will consist mainly of
lectures and will be supplemented by videotapes and student discussion.
Columbia
Degree Requirements met by this course:
For the Psychology major or concentration, it will meet the
Group I (perception and cognition) requirement.
For the Neuroscience & Behavior joint major, it will fulfill
the 4th Psychology requirement (one Psychology lecture course from
a list approved by the department).
For the science requirements of the College and General Studies,
it will meet the 2nd term of the
requirement.
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Course requirements and grading
Requirements for
the course: Your
final grade will be determined by the midterm and final exams (40% each), a paper on a research article*, as well as class
participation (20%).
Required text: Child development
6th ed., by Laura E. Berk, Allyn and Bacon, 2003
(available at Labyrinth Books, 536 W 112th St)
Additional readings will be assigned
during class
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Tentative Course Syllabus
Developmental Psychology - Course
Schedule - Summer 2005
Topic Berk chapter May 24 Introduction History; theories; social policy 1 Research methods; ethics 2 Development in the perinatal period: May 26 Genetics 3 Prenatal development 3 Teratogens; maternal risk factors 3 May 31 Effects of prematurity 3 Neonatal reflexes; states 4 5 June 2 Early perceptual/cognitive development 4 Discussion of infancy topics Paper due Cognitive development: June 7 Piaget - theory 6 Piaget - stages of development 6 New research on conceptual development 6 June 9 Review of perinatal and cognitive development Midterm Exam June 14 Memory, Information processing 7 Language development 9 June 16 Intelligence tests; reading 8 Discussion of cognitive topics Social - emotional development: Portions of the following chapters will be assigned; see class handout for pages and topics in each chapter. June 21 Temperament; emotions 10 Attachment and day care 10, 14 June 23 Socialization, culture, family 14 Peers; friendship; school 15 July 28 Social cognition, moral development 11, 12 Gender development 13 Discussion of social development topics June 30 Review of cognitive and social development Final Exam (Material from June 17)
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* Research article summary
For this assignment, you
will need to find a research article related to some aspect of developmental
psychology. Developmental research articles can be found in journals such as
Child Development, Developmental Psychology, Infant Behavior and Development,
and the Merrill-Palmer Quarterly. The articles should have infants or
children as the focus and date from 2000 to the present. You will need to
hand in a copy of the article and a short summary. Your description of the
study should include: the purpose of the study and its hypothesis, the type
of developmental research design (cross sectional, longitudinal, cross
sequential, or one age group), the number and age of the subjects, the
methods employed, and a brief summary of the main findings.
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