PSY 334 - Cognitive Neuroscience

The neural basis of cognition will be examined by focusing on evidence from EEG, MEG, and fMRI in healthy human participants as well as lesions and intracranial EEG in patients. Topics will include perception, attention, memory, cognitive control, brain-computer interfaces, and consciousness. The laboratory will include structured training in the collection and analysis of human EEG data.

Unit(s): 1
Group Distribution Requirement(s): Distribution Group III, Distribution Group III-Data Collection and Analysis
Prerequisite(s): PSY 101
Restriction(s): Psychology and neuroscience majors only
Instructional Method: Conference-laboratory
Grading Mode: Letter grading (A-F)
Notes: Registration priority is given to intended/declared psychology or neuroscience majors.
Group Distribution Learning Outcome(s):

Use and evaluate quantitative data or modeling, or use logical/mathematical reasoning to evaluate, test or prove statements.
Given a problem or question, formulate a hypothesis or conjecture, and design an experiment, collect data, or use mathematical reasoning to test or validate it.
Collect, interpret, and analyze data.