PSYC 3130 - Cognitive Neuroscience

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 1102, (PSYC 2010 HDAS 2010 or HUSE 2010); PSYC 3210 (PSYC 3100 PSYC 3110); or permission of instructor for non-psychology majors.
Cognitive neuroscience is the study of how the brain functions to produce complex human and animal cognition. After providing an overview of neuroanatomy and cognitive neuroscience methodology, specific research areas will be explored, including: sensation and perception, attention, learning and memory, cognitive control, and language. Students will be exposed to contemporary studies in these areas in addition to cases of brain injury so that students can appreciate the critical link between brain structure and function.