BCSC 170: Lecture Schedule
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Date
Topic & Readings
Assignment
08/26
Introduction to the Course: History & Themes
Chapter 1
08/28
Research Methods in Developmental Psychology
Chapter 1
09/02
Methods in for Studying Development
Chapter 1
09/04
Prenatal Development
Chapter 1
09/09
Newborn
Chapter 2
09/11
Biological Basis of Behavior
Chapter 3
09/12
Position Paper #1 Due by 5 PM
09/16
Growth & Motor Development
Chapter 5
09/18
Perceptual Development
Chapter 5
09/23
Cognitive Development I (Theories)
Chapter 4
09/25
Cognitive Development II
Chapter 7
09/30
Language
Chapter 6
10/02
Representation & Symbols
Chapter 6
10/07
Intelligence
Chapter 8
10/09
****Exam 1****
10/14
Fall Break
10/16
Academic Achievement
Chapter 8
10/17
Position Paper #2 Due by 5 PM
10/21
Atypical Development
Chapter 8
10/23
Theories of Social Development
Chapter 10
10/28
Emotional Development
Chapter 10
10/30
Fantasy / Magic / Imagination
Chapter 9
11/04
Temperament
Chapter 10
11/06
Attachment
Chapter 11
11/11
The Family
Chapter 13
11/11
Position Paper #3 Due by 5 PM
11/13
Peer Relations
Chapter 13
11/18
Stress & Coping
11/20
Contexts of Development
11/25
****Exam 2****
11/27
Thanksgiving Recess
12/02
Gender Development
Chapter 15
12/04
Adolescence & Beyond
Chapter 16
12/15
****Final Exam at 12:30 PM****