Topics in Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (470-0-1)

Topic

Mind & Brain

Instructors

Ken Paller

Meeting Info

Swift Hall 210: Tues 9:30AM - 12:20PM

Overview of class

This seminar course concerns the scientific study of human memory. A cognitive neuroscience perspective will be emphasized. Students will analyze research results in detail to determine the extent to which conclusions are convincing. We will think carefully about the scientific process whereby we can gain knowledge about various aspects of human memory, including learning, retrieval, consolidation, false remembering, and forgetting.

Registration Requirements

Graduate student only.

Learning Objectives

Students will analyze research results in detail to determine the extent to which conclusions are convincing.

Class Materials (Required)

Online materials.

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.