Course Details
| Department & Course Number | 627 (UG) / 727 (GRAD) |
| Class Number | 62806 |
| Course Type | Undergrad/Grad (Milwaukee Campus) |
| Credits | 3 |
| Meets Requirements | Natural Sciences (NS) |
| Instructor | Deborah Hannula |
| Course Dates |
This course provides a broad overview of fundamental concepts in cognitive neuroscience – the study of how the brain enables the mind. Following neuroanatomy, cognitive neuroscience methods will be described, and specialized topics in the field of cognitive neuroscience will be examined (e.g., emotion, memory, cognitive control, social cognition). Consequences of brain injury and disease on task performance will be highlighted so that students can better appreciate the close link between brain structure and function, and studies that illustrate the association between complex cognitive behavior and brain networks will be covered. Together, general coursework and comprehensive exams will ensure that students finish the course with strong foundational knowledge in several subdisciplines of cognitive neuroscience. In a final assignment, students will use this knowledge to evaluate the coverage of cognitive neuroscience research in the media. Upon completion of this course, students should understand strengths and weaknesses of different cognitive neuroscience methods, should appreciate the benefits of using converging methods to address a particular research question, and should be well-versed in a broad range of concepts and theoretical perspectives that help explain how the brain enables the mind. Ultimately, this class will provide students with learning experiences required to understand and evaluate research studies that address questions about brain-behavior relationships.
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Course Syllabus (PDF)