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.

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Athena Title

Cognitive Neuroscience

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Equivalent Courses

Not open to students with credit in PSYC 4140

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Non-Traditional Format

This course will be taught 95% or more online.

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Prerequisite

PSYC 3980

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Pre or Corequisite

PSYC 3990 or PSYC 3990E

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Course Objectives

To provide a broad overview of the field of cognitive neuroscience. To understand classical and current research on how the brain affects performance on various tasks. To gain an understanding of available imaging techniques.

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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

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