Course: Neuropsychology

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Course title Neuropsychology
Course code PCH/MNPS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Obereignerů Radko, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
Theory of lateralization and localization of cortical functions. Methody of diagnostic laterality. Syndromes of cortical lesions. Organicity. Neuropsychological bateries and selected diadnostic methods. Examination of cortical functions.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
  • Attendace - 8 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 22 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Exam - 35 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 35 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Introduction to basic neuropsychological knowledge.
competence in the range of the subject goals
Prerequisites
Subjects: Neurophysiology, Anatomy

Assessment methods and criteria
Didactic Test

Test.
Recommended literature
  • Diamant, J.J., Vašina L. (1998). Kapitoly z neuropsychologie. Brno, MU.
  • Kandel, E. (2000). Principles of Neural Science. New York.
  • Koukolík F., Jirák, R. (1998). Alzheimerova nemoc a další demence. Praha, Grada.
  • Koukolík, F. (2012). Lidský mozek [funkční systémy, norma a poruchy]. Praha: Galén.
  • Kulišťák, P. (2003). Neuropsychologie. Praha, Portál.
  • Lezak, M.D., Howieson, D.B., Loring, D.W. (2004). Neuropsychological assessment. Oxford.
  • Preiss M., Kučerová H. (2006). Neuropsychologie v neurologii. Praha.
  • Preiss, M., Kučerová, H. (2006). Neuropsychologie v psychiatrii. Praha.
  • Waberžinek G, Krajíčková D. (2004). Základy obecné neurologie. Praha, Karolinum.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Psychology (2019) Category: Psychology courses 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter