BCSC 271: Lecture Schedule
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Date
Topic
Required Reading/Assignment Due
08/26
Course Overview
Course Requirements
Background
Course Requirements
Background
Syllabus
08/29
Assessment and Evaluation of ASD
Text Chs 2 - 3
09/02
Labor Day – No Class
09/04
Assessment and Evaluation of ASD (Continued)
09/06 POSITION POST ONE DUE BY 8 PM EST
09/09
Epidemiology & Differences in ASD Diagnosis
& Treatment Across Racial and Ethnic Groups
09/11
Social Communication
Student-Led Discussion 1
09/16
Repetitive (Perseverative) Behaviors and
Thoughts
09/18
ASD in Adulthood
Student-Led Discussion 2
09/20 POSITION POST TWO DUE BY 8 PM EST
09/23
Genetics and Genomics
09/25
Epigenomics
Student-Led Discussion 3
09/30
Prenatal, Perinatal, Parental Risk Factors
10/02
Animal Models
10/07
Environmental Toxicity
Student-Led Discussion 4
10/09
Midterm Exam
10/14
Fall Break
10/16
Intellectual Disability
POSITION POST THREE DUE BY 8 PM EST
10/21
Intellectual Disability (Continued)
Student-Led Discussion 5
10/23
Specific Syndromes
(e.g., Rett Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome)
10/28
Neuroanatomical Findings
10/30
Structural Imaging Research
Student Led Discussion 6
11/04
Pharmacological Treatment
11/06
Complementary and Integrative Approaches
11/08 POSITION POST FOUR DUE BY 8 PM EST
11/11
Behavioral Treatments
Student-Led Discussion 7
11/13
Cognitive Behavioral Treatments (e.g., anxiety)
Student-Led Discussion 8
11/18
Relationship-Based Intervention
11/20
Support in School
Student-Led Discussion 9
11/25
Support in Adulthood: Challenges and
Opportunities
11/27
Thanksgiving Recess
12/02
New Horizons in Scientific
Investigation and Intervention
12/04
ASD in the Context of the
Neurodiversity Movement
Student-Led Discussion 10
12/06 POSITION POST FIVE DUE BY 8 PM EST
12/09 Topic: “Scholars Choice” (Via Poll)
12/11 Reading Days
TBD
Final Exam