The goal of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary developmental psychology. The course will introduce students to the history, major theories, research... The goal of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary developmental psychology. The course will introduce students to the history, major theories, research methods, and contemporary perspectives in developmental psychology. It will examine development across major domains, including physical and motor development, cognitive development, perceptual development, social development, and personality development. Particular attention will be given to development from conception through early adolescence, including **genetics, conception, prenatal development, birth, infancy, childhood, and early adolescence. Students will explore the physical, motor, perceptual, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality changes that occur during these developmental stages. The course will also examine major **theories of cognitive and social development, providing students with an understanding of how biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors interact to influence human development. By the end of the course, students should have a broad understanding of the major concepts, theories, and processes involved in human development and be able to apply developmental psychology principles to real-life situations.