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[PSYC W2480] The Developing Brain

Departments: Psychology

Professors: Frances Champagne

January 16, 2007

Champagne, Frances Silver_nugget
[PSYC W2480] The Developing Brain

Professor Champagne is fantastic! Her lectures are very thorough, direct and clear. The textbook she assigned is very good and straightforward. She is very helpful when you come to her office hours and she is genuinely interested in her students. The subject matter is fascinating as well: first half of the lectures concentrates on the neurobiological aspect of the development and the second half - on the role of parents in development, developmental problems, i.e., on a psychological aspect of development. I definitely recommend this course the the students who are Neuroscience and Behavior majors and who want to get a better idea of the brain development.

Workload:

A midterm, a final and a 6 page paper.

December 23, 2006

Champagne, Frances Silver_nugget
[PSYC W2480] The Developing Brain

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Professor Champagne is a really good professor. The material is really interesting stuff and she does quite a good job of presenting it clearly so all can understand it. With that in mind, the first exam was alright - all free response. The final was 100 multiple choice, and VERY DIFFICULT. The essay assignment wasn't difficult but Professor Champagne is a very tough grader. I recommend the class, just be aware that the exams are more brutal than one is led to expect.

Workload:

1 midterm of so-so difficult, One 8 page paper with tough grading, and one very very difficult exam. All lectures are posted online but it helps a lot to go to class for study varifications

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