BCSC 271: Lecture Schedule
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Date
Topic
Required Reading/Assignment Due
08/25
Course Overview
Course Requirements
Background
Course Requirements
Background
Syllabus
08/27
Assessment and Evaluation of ASD
09/01
Labor Day – No Class
09/03
Assessment and Evaluation of ASD (Continued)
09/05 POSITION POST ONE DUE BY 8 PM EST
09/08
Epidemiology & Differences in ASD Diagnosis
& Treatment Across Racial and Ethnic Groups
09/10
Social Communication
Student-Led Discussion 1
09/15
Repetitive (Perseverative) Behaviors and
Thoughts
09/17
ASD in Adulthood
Student-Led Discussion 2
09/19 POSITION POST TWO DUE BY 8 PM EST
09/22
Genetics and Genomics
09/24
Epigenomics
Student-Led Discussion 3
09/29
Prenatal, Perinatal, Parental Risk Factors
10/01
Animal Models
10/06
Environmental Toxicity
Student-Led Discussion 4
10/08
Midterm Exam
10/13
Fall Break
10/15
Intellectual Disability
10/17 POSITION POST THREE DUE BY 8 PM EST
10/20
Intellectual Disability (Continued)
Student-Led Discussion 5
10/22
Specific Syndromes
(e.g., Rett Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome)
10/27
Neuroanatomical Findings
10/29
Structural Imaging Research
Student Led Discussion 6
11/03
Pharmacological Treatment
11/05
Complementary and Integrative Approaches
11/07 POSITION POST FOUR DUE BY 8 PM EST
11/10
Behavioral Treatments
Student-Led Discussion 7
11/12
Cognitive Behavioral Treatments (e.g., anxiety)
Student-Led Discussion 8
11/17
Relationship-Based Intervention
11/19
Support in School
Student-Led Discussion 9
11/24
Support in Adulthood: Challenges and
Opportunities
11/26-11/30
Thanksgiving Recess
12/01
New Horizons in Scientific
Investigation and Intervention
12/03
ASD in the Context of the
Neurodiversity Movement
Student-Led Discussion 10
12/05 POSITION POST FIVE DUE BY 8 PM EST
12/08 Topic: “Scholars Choice” (Via Poll)
12/09-12/11 Reading Days
12/13
Final Exam at 4PM