BCSC 170: Lecture Schedule
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Date
Topic & Readings
Assignment
08/31
Introduction to the Course: History & Themes
Chapter 1
09/04
Labor Day – No Class
09/05
Research Methods in Developmental Psychology
Chapter 1
09/07
Methods in for Studying Development
Chapter 1
09/08
Assignment 1 – Due by 5PM
09/12
Prenatal Development
Chapter 2
09/14
Newborn
Chapter 2
09/15
Assignment 2 – Due by 5 PM
09/19
Biological Basis of Behavior
Chapter 3
09/21
Growth & Motor Development
Chapter 5
09/22
Position Paper #1 Due by 5 PM
09/26
Perceptual Development
Chapter 5
09/28
Cognitive Development I (Theories)
Chapter 4
09/29
Assignment 3 – Due by 5 PM
10/03
Cognitive Development II
Chapter 7
10/05
Language
Chapter 6
10/06
Assignment 4 – Due by 5 PM
10/10
Representation & Symbols
Chapter 6
10/12
****Exam 1****
10/17
Fall Break
10/19
Intelligence
Chapter 8
10/20
Position Paper #2 Due by 5 PM
10/24
Academic Achievement
Chapter 8
10/26
Atypical Development
10/27
Assignment 5 Due by 5 PM
10/31
Fantasy / Magic / Imagination
11/02
Theories of Social Development
Chapter 9
11/03
Assignment 6 Due by 5 PM
11/07
Emotional Development
Chapter 10
11/09
Temperament
Chapter 10
11/10
Assignment 7 Due by 5 PM
11/14
Attachment
Chapter 11
11/14
Position Paper #3 Due by 5 PM
11/16
The Family
Chapter 12
11/21
****Exam 2****
11/23
Thanksgiving Recess
11/28
Peer Relations
Chapter 13
11/30
Stress & Coping
12/01
Assignment 8 by 5 PM
12/05
Gender Development
Chapter 15
12/07
Cross Cultural Child Development
12/12
Adolescence & Beyond
Chapter 16
12/20
****Final Exam at 12:30 PM****