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| PSYC1224-1 | Cognitive and behavioural neurotoxicology
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| Duration : | 30h Th |
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| Lecturer : | Etienne Quertemont |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the second semester |
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Course contents :
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| The course covers the cognitive and behavioral deficits that are induced by exposition to various classes of toxics in adulthood as well as during the development. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| 1. To know the strengths and weaknesses of different kind of studies on the neurotoxic effects of various toxic substances.
2. To know the main cognitive and behavioral neurotoxic effects resulting from exposure to various toxics (eg, alcohol, cocaine, nicotine, cannabis, pesticides ...) during adulthood.
3. To know the main cognitive and behavioral consequences resulting from exposure to various toxics (eg, alcohol, cocaine, nicotine, cannabis, pesticides ...) during pregnancy. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral examination on all course content. |
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Contacts :
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| Teacher: E. Quertemont, Tel: 04/366.21.05, equertemont@ulg.ac.be
Assistant: V. Didone, Tel: 04/366.22.63, vdidone@ulg.ac.be |
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