The origins and principles of cognitive neuroscience and the
types of research that are conducted in the field. Classic,
seminal, and current studies on how the brain performs various
tasks (e.g., language, memory, attention, perception). Also,
the variety of different brain imaging techniques available to
scientists in the field of neuroscience (e.g., MRI, fMRI, PET,
CT, EEG and MEG) will be discussed.
Athena Title
Cognitive Neuroscience
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in PSYC 4140E
Prerequisite
PSYC 3980 or PSYC 3980E or Neuroscience major
Pre or Corequisite
PSYC 3990 or PSYC 3990E
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
Students will have a broad overview of the field of cognitive neuroscience.
Students will understand classical and current research on how the brain effects performance on various tasks.
Students will understand available imaging techniques.
