Apr 19, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 [Archived Catalog]

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PSY 4410 - Prenatal Influences on Development


Prenatal and perinatal influences on development, including the effects of genetic errors, drugs, nutrition, diseases, maternal behaviors, prematurity, and birthing techniques.

Requisites: (EDEC 1600 or EDEL 2000 or PSY 2410) and (BIOL 1010 or BIOS 1030 or 1700 or PSY 2210)
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to analyze theories, research methodology, and relevant findings on prenatal and perinatal development.
  • Students will be able to assess the biological, cognitive, cultural, environmental and social factors that influence prenatal and perinatal development.
  • Students will be able to describe methodological approaches used to study prenatal and perinatal development.
  • Students will be able to identify myths and misconceptions regarding prenatal and perinatal development.
  • Students will be able to explain how genetic and environmental factors interact and independently influence prenatal and perinatal development.
  • Students will be able to describe the influence of prenatal drug/alcohol exposure, nutrition, disease, maternal behaviors, and prematurity on development.



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