Course Description
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
Pre or Corequisite
PSYC 3990 or PSYC 3990E
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
To provide a broad overview of the field of cognitive neuroscience. To understand classical and current research on how the brain effects performance on various tasks. To gain an understanding of available imaging techniques.
Topical Outline
1. Introduction 2. The electrophysiological brain. 3. The imaged brain. 4. The lesioned brain. 5. The spatial brain. 6. Review. 7. The acting brain. 8. The remembering brain. 9. The speaking brain. 10. The literate brain. 11. The executive brain. 12. The social and emotional brain.
Syllabus