Cognitive Neuroscience

PSYCHOLOGICAL & BRAIN SCIENCES 3604

A general introduction to the underlying principles and mechanisms of brain function that give rise to complex human cognitive behavior. Emphasis will be placed on how emerging methods and approaches from both neuroscience and cognitive psychology have been integrated to yield new insights into the organization and structure of higher mental processes. Topics include perception, attention, memory, language, and executive control. Prerequisite: Psych 100B/1000.
Course Attributes: FA NSM; BU SCI; AR NSM; AS NSM