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CNS/Bi/Psy/NB 176 - Cognition

CNS/Bi/Psy/NB 176

Cognition

9 units (4-0-5)   |  Third term

The cornerstone of current progress in understanding the mind, the brain, and the relationship between the two is the study of human and animal cognition. This course will provide an in-depth survey and analysis of behavioral observations, theoretical accounts, computational models, patient data, electrophysiological studies, and brain-imaging results on mental capacities such as attention, memory, emotion, object representation, language, and cognitive development. Given in alternate years; not offered 2025-26.

Instructor: Shimojo
Published Date: Aug. 22, 2025