PSYCH 3312: Memory and Cognition
This course surveys selected topics in modern cognitive psychology with an emphasis on memory, learning, categorization, reasoning, knowledge representation, judgment & decision making, and problem solving.
Prereq: 1100 or 1100H.
Prereq: 1100 or 1100H.
Credit Hours
3
Sample Topics:
- Neural basis for cognition
- Visual perception
- Recognizing objects
- Paying attention
- Types of working memory
- Remembering complex events
- Judgment and reasoning
- Problem solving and creativity
- Conscious and unconscious thought
Meets the following Psychology Major Goals:
Knowledge Base in Psychology
- Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
- Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains
- Describe applications of psychology
Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking
- Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
- Demonstrate psychology information literacy
- Engage in innovative & integrative thinking & problem solving
- Interpret, design, & conduct basic psychological research
- Incorporate sociocultural factors in scientific inquiry
Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World
- Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science & practice
Communication
- Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes
- Exhibit effective presentation skills for different purposes
- Interact effectively with others
Professional Development
- Develop meaningful professional direction for life after graduation