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KIN 455Brain and Behavioural Development

Units
0.50
Faculty
Health
Subject
Kinesiology

When it runs

  1. F24
  2. W25
  3. S25
  4. F25
  5. W26
  6. S26
  7. F26
  8. W27
  9. S27

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course focuses on the neurobiological basis underlying brain and behaviour development from conception to adolescence. The emergence of neural functions and corresponding behaviours will be discussed in the context of a complex interaction between genes and environment. Topics include molecular/genetic perspectives, epigenetics, critical periods of cortical development, plasticity, sensorimotor and cognitive development. The course focuses on typical development, but conditions that induce abnormal brain development will be considered.

Prerequisites

  • Must have completed at least 1 of the following:
    • KIN255 - Fundamentals of Neuroscience (0.50)
    • PSYCH261 - Physiological Psychology (0.50)

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
SectionClassEnrolledMeets
LEC 00129400 / 25MW 10:00–11:20
LEC 701112918 / 9999Online or by arrangement

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  • I absolutely loved this course! I took it during my 3A term Winter 2023 as one of my electives with my only other neuro course I've taken being KIN 255. I have always found neuro interesting and I think this course does a great job of introducing you to physiologically how the brain develops as well as what maternal life style habits and post natal experiences effect these physiological processes. There were 3 midterm tests throughout the term one for each unit, a journal article presentation (worth 10% of your final grade) and a capstone creative project instead of a final exam. The tests were mostly short and long answer questions which I find I actually prefer compared to multiple choice…

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