Images of Cognition (378-0-1)

Instructors

Paul Reber

Meeting Info

Parkes Hall 224: Tues, Thurs 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

The general goal of the class is to learn about cognitive neuroscience and the functional neuroanatomy of the human brain with an emphasis on functional neuroimaging methods.
Specific goals:
1. Learning the basic functional neuroanatomy of the human brain
2. Cognitive neuroscience - connecting cognitive domains to brain function
3. Understanding neuroimaging methods, experimental design and interpretation

Registration Requirements

As an upper-level research class with the Psychology department, 301 Research Methods is a required pre-requisite for the class. In addition, students will benefit from also having taken at least one additional content-related class in neuroscience, cognitive psychology or cognitive neuroscience.

Learning Objectives

The general functional organization of the human brain as it relates to cognitive function and the methods by which research on cognitive neuroscience is carried out.

Class Materials (Required)

The Student's Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience, Jamie Ward
http://www.routledgelearning.com/wardcognitiveneuroscience
ISBN: 978-1-032-55292-7 (hbk)
ISBN: 978-1-032-54832-6 (pbk)
ISBN: 978-1-003-42997-5 (ebk)

Class Materials (Suggested)

Additional readings and assignments provided on Canvas.

Class Attributes

Interdisciplinary Distro-rules apply
Natural Sciences Distro Area
Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Pre-Registration Psychology and Neuroscience Majors/Minors Prerequisite: Students must complete Psych 301-0 before taking this course.