Brain Damage and the Mind (328-0-1)

Instructors

Kenneth Alan Paller

Meeting Info

Fisk Hall 217: Tues, Thurs 11:00AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This course surveys the study of human cognition from the perspective of Cognitive Neuroscience. Topics will include visual perception, object recognition, attention, memory, executive functions, consciousness, and corresponding neurological disorders. Neuroscience background for these topics will be covered, along with case study material that we will discuss in class. Neurological disorders of perception, memory, and cognitive control will be emphasized as we explore the selective breakdown of these functions and how this evidence informs us about the neural foundations of the human mind.

Registration Requirements

Mandatory prerequisites are Psychology 110, or Psychology 212, or CogSci 210.
Background in neuroscience will be helpful.

Teaching Method

Classroom lecture

Evaluation Method

Final exam, homework, weekly quizzes contribute to a large portion of the grade

Class Materials (Required)

No required textbook. Online readings will be provided.

Class Attributes

Natural Sciences Foundational Discipline
Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl
Interdisciplinary Distro-rules apply
Natural Sciences Distro Area
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area
Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description