BIOL 3425 — Developmental Neuroplasticity and Technology
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLecture
Examines how computer and internet technologies affect human neurobiology across the life span. Explores emerging research on brain-environment interactions, focusing on how digital technologies differentially impact neurological development during critical periods. Topics include effects of screen exposure on early development, adolescent mental health and addiction, and cognitive function in aging populations. Emphasizes cross-sectional research approaches that reveal both benefits and deficits associated with technology use.