Spécialisation en neurosciences développementales

Description

Developmental neuroscience is the scientific study of the evolution of psychological processes in human beings over the lifespan. Initially concerned with infants and children, this discipline has broadened to include adolescence, adult development and aging. As such, it explores cognitive, emotional and behavioral transformations across the different stages of life. Research in developmental neuroscience covers a wide range of fields, providing a better understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying these changes. This understanding is essential for anyone wishing to work with children or in child-related fields.

Structure

The program is composed of two modules:

Foundations in cognitive neuroscience (15 ECTS)

This module is designed to provide a solid foundation and rigorous understanding of the fundamental concepts and methodologies in cognitive neuroscience. It covers a wide range of topics from social, visual and affective neuroscience to the interaction between sleep and cognition. The module also includes detailed courses in statistical analysis and programming, as well as practical introductions to various neuroimaging techniques. These teaching units are specifically designed to provide students with the methodological knowledge and analytical skills needed to conduct neuroscience research.

The module consists of a compulsory teaching unit, ‘Statistics with R’, and 3 ECTS elective teaching units. It is strongly recommended that ‘Statistics with R’ be taken during the first year of the Master's programme. To validate this module, students must validate teaching units for a minimum of 15 ECTS. The teaching units are offered in English.

Developmental psychology (15 ECTS)

The aim of this module is to deepen and broaden students' knowledge of developmental psychology. Through the courses taught in this module, students acquire fundamental knowledge of typical and atypical child development. Both current theories of general development and specific learning and its mechanisms are covered in the various teaching units that make up this module. It also introduces how various disabilities affect learning. Some pragmatic teaching units focus on the psychometric tests most commonly used by psychologists in the field and are accompanied by practical exercises.

The module is made up of 3 ECTS elective units. To validate this module, students must validate teaching units for a minimum of 15 ECTS. Teaching units are offered in French or English.