PSYC 4531 - Cognitive Neuroscience 3 s.h.

Explores the neural basis of cognition through an examination of methods by which researchers study the physiology and function of the brain. Cutting-edge techniques such as PET, fMRI, ERPs, and TMS will be reviewed through research on attention, emotion, language, memory, and other higher-order cognitive processes. Neuropsychological disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, amnesia, and other disorders will be studied. Students will also learn how cognitive neuroscience is transforming the field of psychology by making study of the brain accessible to everyday life. A-E Only. Offered every two years.
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Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in PSYC 1000 , PSYC 2531 , PSYC 3000 , and PSYC 3001 , or permission of instructor.