Cognitive Neuroscience
NS&B 225
Fall 2017
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01
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| Crosslisting:
PSYC 225 |
| Course Cluster: 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) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
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. |
| Instructor(s): Karanian,Jessica M. Times: ...W... 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: HALL84; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 11 | JR major: 14 | | |
| Seats Available: 13 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 10 | FR: 0 |
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