SCWK 7726 Neuroscience of Human Relationships and Development
Elective Following human development from conception to end of life, the course provides students with an introduction to key neurobiological aspects (such as brain development and genetics) of the life course. Special attention is paid to examining the association between neurobiology and the nested layers and relationships in which development unfolds, including family, school, community and wider society/policy. Concepts important to social work (including but not limited to attachment, trauma, stress, social relationships, emotions, health and mental health) are addressed within various stages of development. No background in the biological sciences is required.
Course overview
- Department
- Social Work
- School
- SSW
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Graduate
- Offered
- Every Fall
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- SCWK7721
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.31 / 5 · Good
- Instructor rating
- 3.68 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 5
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Jessica M Black | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4–6 hrs/week | 14 of 23 |
| Fall 2024 | Jessica M Black | 4.8 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 1–3 hrs/week | 19 of 23 |
| Fall 2023 | Ellen Sophis Gillespie | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 of 22 |
| Fall 2023 | Jamila Gordon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 of 19 |
| Fall 2022 | Jamila Gordon | 3.4 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.3 | — | 18 of 23 |
| Fall 2022 | Trudi Koslof | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 1–3 hrs/week | 19 of 23 |
| Fall 2021 | Peggy Pionke | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 1–3 hrs/week | 11 of 19 |