Unit I: This unit covers general principles and methods and development from the prenatal through infancy period.

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LECTURE OUTLINES

READING/ MEDIA

Miscellaneous

INTERESTING LINKS

1/16

Introduction:

Principles & Frameworks

 

 

 

Learning Aids

Parent's Place

1/18

Frameworks Continued

* Research Requirement: Attendance Mandatory

Chapter 1

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Genes

1/23

Developmental Research Methods

Observation Assignment Discussion

Chapter 1

 

Research Design Tutorial

Twin Studies

1/25

Genetic Influences

Chapter 2

Film: Tackling a Killer Disease

 

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Down's Syndrome

Neural Tube Disorders

1/30

Prenatal Development & learning

Chapter 3

Film:

 

The Visible Embryo
The First 9 Months March of Dimes

2/1

Prenatal Development (cont)

 

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2/6

Class Cancelled

 

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2/8

Early Capacities of Infants

 

Chapter 4: 128-144; 147-153

Film: Baby Body Sense

 

 Fussy Baby Slideshow

2/13

Early Capacities (Cont)

 

 

What's your temperament?

2/15

  Infant Cognition & Memory

pp. 132-141; 153-169; 187-203; 224 - 232; Chapter 6

Film: The Magic Years

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Neuroscience for Kids

2/20

Motor Development

  Chapter 5

 

Owners Manual Paper Due

 

2/22

EXAM 1

Exam Answer Key

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