PSYCH 3513: Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience explores the means by which mental processes are produced and represented by circuits of neurons within the human nervous system. The primary course objective is to introduce terminology and concepts that will allow you to begin to understand how cognitive function arises from interactions between groups of neurons. This class will examine the basic structure of the nervous system, and survey current methods of inquiry.
Prereq: 1100 or 1100H.
Prereq: 1100 or 1100H.
Credit Hours
3
Sample Topics:
- History of Cognitive Neuroscience
- Structure and Function of the nervous system
- Sensation and Perception
- Attention
- Motor action
- Hemispheric specialization
- Object Recognition
Meets the following Psychology Major Goals:
Knowledge Base in Psychology
- Describe key concepsts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking
- Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
- Demonstrate psychology information literacy
- Interpret, design, & conduct basic psychological research
Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World
- Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science & practice
Communication
- Demonstrate effective writing for different purposes