Topics in Brain, Behavior, and Cognition (470-0-1)

Topic

Mind & Brain

Instructors

Kenneth Alan Paller

Meeting Info

Swift Hall 210: Mon 2:00PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This course will introduce students to interdisciplinary approaches to investigating the human mind combining cognitive and neuroscience perspectives. Class discussion will focus on attempts to understand relationships between mental functions and brain mechanisms. Various methodological and theoretical approaches will be considered in relation to fundamental questions about consciousness. The course also includes an end-of-term debate for more adventurous interaction and discussion.

Evaluation Method

Grades will be based on participation in class discussion, presentations, weekly written assignments, and a final essay.

Class Materials (Required)

Consciousness and the Brain: Deciphering How the Brain Codes Our Thoughts by Stanislas Dehaene 2014 ISBN-13:
978-0670025435

Class Attributes

Attendance at 1st class mandatory
Prerequisites apply, see description

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-requisite: Student must be part of the Psychology PhD program to enroll.