This module provides students with an understanding of human development from birth to old age. We address important concepts such as mental health in...

Cognitive development in typical and atypical populations (PHDE0017)

This module provides students with an understanding of human development from birth to old age. We address important concepts such as mental health in childhood and adolescence, atypical developmental trajectories such as language development and mathematical learning difficulties. Specific populations such as people with visual impairment, autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are examined; and the implications for child development and learning are considered. Experimental methods related to cognitive abilities such as problem solving, multi-modal communication are evaluated.

The aims of the module are to:


	Provide knowledge of the key concepts in human growth and cognitive developmental trajectories in typical and atypical populations
		Create understanding of the cognitive profiles of atypical populations (e.g. autism and ADHD).
		Review and evaluate the literature regarding development as it relates to cognitive abilities (e.g. language, and mathematical learning and scientific thinking)
		Examine the relationships between cognitive development and mental health
		Provide understanding of neurocognitive research related to the impact of domain general abilities (e.g. vision or multi-modal processing) on domain specific outcomes (e.g. language or mathematics) and how these differ in atypical populations from typical populations.

A literature review is an essential part of research. A good review can be used to identify and communicate the state of the art in a topic, reveal gaps and...

Literature Project for Natural Sciences BSc/MSci Programme (NSCI0004)

A literature review is an essential part of research. A good review can be used to identify and communicate the state of the art in a topic, reveal gaps and contra-indications in understanding, and place the investigator’s own contributions in the context of existing literature. This module aims to equip you with the experience and skills necessary to undertake and present your own critical review in a scientific field of study. After completing the module you should be able to:

Identify and develop a review topic in consultation with UCL academics
	Interrogate appropriate research databases using search terms to find relevant literature
	Critically assess the literature and make judgements about research quality
	Plan and time-manage your review independently
	Develop a professional researcher-researcher relationship with a supervisor
	Write a fully referenced review describing a research topic
	Construct and present an oral presentation for a scientific audience
	Communicate scientific concepts to experts and non-experts alike
 