SCWK 7726 Neuroscience of Human Relationships and Development

Name: Neuroscience of Human Relationships and Development
Rating: 3.31 (114 reviews)

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

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Requirements fulfilled

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Official evaluation summary

3.31 / 5

Based on 114 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Ellen Sophis Gillespie
Fall 2023 · Official rating 3.15/5
Jamila Gordon
Fall 2023, Fall 2022 · Official rating 3.13/5
Jessica Black
Fall 2025, Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.91/5
Peggy Pionke
Fall 2021 · Official rating 2.00/5
Trudi Koslof
Fall 2022 · Official rating 3.95/5

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