Module PY4701-KP04
Biological and Clinical Foundations of Neuropsychological Disorders (NeuroGrund)
Duration
1 Semester
Turnus of offer
every summer semester
Credit points
4
Course of studies, specific fields and terms:
- Master Psychology - Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy 2027, optional subject, psychology
- Master Psychology - Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy 2022, optional subject, psychology
Classes and lectures:
- PY4701-S Biological and clinical foundations of neuropsychological disorders (seminar, 2 SWS)
Workload:
- 30 hours in-classroom work
- 90 hours private studies
Contents of teaching:
- Introduction to the neuroanatomical and vascular basis of neurological disorders
- Biological foundations of neuropsychological concepts
- Limitations of neuropsychological specificity models
- Methods and findings of neurofunctional imaging
Qualification-goals/Competencies:
- Students acquire an in-depth knowledge of the neuroanatomical basis of neurological disorders.
- Students understand the neuropsychological consequences of harmful events.
- Students can place patient findings in a neurofunctional context
Grading through:
- presentation
Responsible for this module:
- Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Marcus Heldmann
Teacher:
- Department of Neurology
- Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Marcus Heldmann
- Dr. rer. hum. biol. Andreas Sprenger
Literature:
- : Will be announced at the beginning of the semester
Language:
- offered only in German
Notes:
Admission requirements for taking the module:- None
Admission requirements for participation in module examination(s):
- Impulse presentation (ungraded). Topic and scope will be discussed and agreed upon individually at the beginning of the course.
Module Exam(s):
- PY4701-L1: Biological and clinical foundations of neuropsychological disorders, submission of the keynote presentation documents (and any additional materials), 100% of the module grade (ungraded).
Last Updated:
28.11.2025