Schedule

BCSC 215: Lecture Schedule

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Date
Topic
Required Reading/Assignment Due
08/30
Course Overview
Course Requirements
Background
Syllabus
09/04
Labor Day – No Class
 
Part One: Assessment, Evaluation, Lived Experience
09/06
Assessment and Evaluation of ASD
Text Chs 2 - 3
09/11
Epidemiology & Differences in ASD Diagnosis & Treatment Across Racial and Ethnic Groups
Text Ch 1 and 5
09/13
Social Communication
Repetative Behaviors
Text Ch 7 - 8
09/18
Repetitive (Perseverative) Behaviors and Thoughts
Text Ch 8
09/20
ASD in Adulthood
Student Led Discussion 1 and 2
Part Two: Etiology and Underlying Genetic, Biological, and Neurological Factors
09/25
Genetics and Genomics
Text Chs 9 - 10
09/27
Epigenomics
Student-Led Discussion 3 and 4
10/02
Prenatal, Perinatal, Parental Risk Factors
Text Chs 11 - 12
10/04
Animal Models
Student-Led Discussion 5 and 6
10/09
Environmental Toxicity
Text Ch 14
10/11
Midterm Exam
 
10/16
Fall Break
 
10/18
Specific Syndromes
Text Ch 15 – 16
Student-Led Discussion 7 and 8
10/23
Specific Syndromes Continued (e.g., Rett Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome)
Text Chs 19 - 20
10/25
Neuroanatomical Findings
Text Ch 21- 22
Student-Led Discussion 9 and 10
10/30
Structural Imaging Research
Text Ch 23
Part Three: Intervention and Advocacy with Autistic Persons
11/01
Pharmacological Treatment
Text Chs 26 - 28
Student-Led Discussion 11 and 12
11/06
Complementary and Integrative Approaches
Text Ch 29
11/08
Behavioral Treatments
Text Ch 35 - 36
11/13
Cognitive Behavioral Treatments (e.g., anxiety)
 
11/15
Relationship-Based Intervention
Text Ch 37
11/20
Support in School
Text Ch 38
11/22
Thanksgiving Recess
 
11/27
Support in Adulthood: Challenges and Opportunities
 
11/29
Independent Research Presentations
 
12/04
New Horizons in Scientific Investigation and Intervention
Text Chs 40 - 42
12/06
Independent Research Presentations
 
12/11
ASD in the Context of the Neurodiversity Movement
Text Ch 44
12/13
Independent Research Presentations
 
TBD
Final Exam