Cognitive Neuroscience
PSYC 225
Fall 2021 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
NS&B 225 |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Health Studies |
This course provides an introduction to cognitive neuroscience--the study of how the brain enables the mind. We will begin with an overview of the neural substrates of cognition and the tools for understanding the structure and function of the human brain. Then we will cover neural processes that support sensory perception and attention, memory, motor control, language, executive control, and emotional and social functioning. We will also discuss mechanisms of brain evolution, development, and repair, and their implications for various diseases and disorders. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM NS&B |
| Course Format: Lecture | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: PSYC105 OR [NS&B213 or BIOL213 or PSYC240] |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (EDST-MN)(EDST)(NS&B)(PSYC)(STS) |
Major Readings:
Purves, D., Cabeza, R., Huettel, S. & LaBar, K. PRINCIPLES OF COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE (2nd Edition). ISBN-13: 978-0878935734.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Three in-class examinations with objective and short essay components |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This is a column 1 Breadth Requirement course in Psychology.
This course satisfies a Psychology-course elective for students in the NS&B major.
Please note Professor Aaron will be acting on pre-requisite override requests during pre-registration, but is not the instructor for the course. |
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