Legacy Course Catalog
BHS 484 - Genetic And Physiological Factors Underlying Developmental Disabilities
| Effectivity: | 08/27/2007 - Fall 2007 *** @ Purdue Calumet Traditional |
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| Credits: | 3 |
| Instructional Types: | Lec |
| Usually Offered: | fal spr sum |
| Short Title: | Genet Physio Dev Disab |
| Description: | This course will explore the genetic and physiological factors that contribute to the expression of some common developmental disabilities. The course will begin with a 2-week unit that explores the process by which genes influence human development, including health and behavior. A second 2-week unit will cover pre-natal development, including: sensitive periods of development, teratogenic effects, genetic counseling, prenatal diagnostic tests, difficult births and the pre-term and small-for-date baby. The third unit (2-3 weeks) will focus on the physiology of the developing human nervous system during the prenatal period, infancy and early childhood. Development of the sensory systems will be given special attention. Approximately 9-10 weeks will be devoted to discussing the etiology, diagnosis (including differential diagnoses), treatment and prognosis of some of the major developmental disabilities. Discussion will include, but not be limited to: autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit disorders, delayed development, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, impaired vision, common Mendelian genetic disorders, neuromuscular disorders and various types of mental retardation. |
| Department: | Behavioral Sciences |
| Credit By Exam: | NO |
| Repeatable Flag: | NO |
| Temporary Flag: | NO |
| Full Time Privilege Flag: | NO |
| Honors Flag: | NO |
| Variable Title Flag: | NO |
Fall 2007 *** indicates the course was still an active course and was transferred to the Banner Catalog effective Spring 2008. This course was not expired Fall 2007.
