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Academic Year 2000/2001


Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
PSYC 220 FA

Crosslistings:
NS&B 220

This course introduces the core themes of cognitive psychology, the subdiscipline that seeks to discover and understand processes of human thought. The focus will be on how we acquire and use information and knowledge. We will first trace the path that shaped cognitive psychology into what it is today, then discuss contemporary theories and data concerning how information (knowledge) is encoded, stored, and utilized when we perceive, remember, think, and solve problems.

MAJOR READINGS

One textbook in Cognitive Psychology and a set of journal articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three examinations and several assignments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This is a core course in Cognitive Psychology. Either PSYC101 or PSYC105 is recommended.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS PSYC    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Luo,Chun Rong   
Times: ..T.T.. 01:10PM-02:30PM;     Location: JUDD116
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: 40)
SR. major: 10   Jr. major: 15
SR. non-major: 3   Jr. non-major: 5   SO: 5   FR: 2

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Speaking, Focused Inquiry Course
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001


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