330.623.01
Brain and Behavior in Mental Disorders

Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Mental Health
Credit(s)
3
Academic Year
2024 - 2025
Instruction Method
In-person
Class Time(s)
M, W, 3:30 - 4:50pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Letter Grade or Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Michelle Carlson
Contact Name
Michelle C. Carlson, Ph.D.
Frequency Schedule
Every Year
Description
Examines the onset and clinical symptoms of mental disorders over the life course of the developing and aging brain to illustrate neurobiological systems involved in thinking, feeling, and acting. Increases understanding of behavioral disorders, their assessment, neurobiological underpinnings, and systemic influences. Reviews some common disorders, discussion (1) clinical and case studies; (2) definitions and diagnostic methods; treatment, epidemiologic evidence regarding etiology, and (3)challenges to examining brain-behavior relationships across disorders.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Describe and learn concepts, test instruments, and methods used to understand the fundamental principles of brain-behavior relationships and how they break down
  2. Think critically about the onset of mental disorders across the life span in conjunction with brain developmental milestones
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
  • 15% Participation
  • 23% In-class Exercises
  • 30% Final Exam
  • 32% In-class Exercises
Instructor Consent
Consent required for some students
Consent Note
Consent required of undergraduates.
Consent Contact
mcarlson@jhsph.edu
Special Comments

You are responsible for the modality in which you register.