PSYC329

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PSYC329

Seminar on Perception, Attention and Cognition PSYC329 SP

Crosslistings: NS&B329

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	12	7		Yes	Yes

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999 )

This seminar will examine current theories and research in perception, attention, and memory from psychophysical, physiological, and cognitive neuroscience perspectives. Students will lead discussions of relevant journal articles and conduct supervised research. Some of the topics to be covered include word recognition; picture recognition; selective attention; divided attention and visual hemi-inattention; true and false memories.

MAJOR READINGS

Review chapters, journal articles.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Each student will be responsible for leading discussions during the term. Students will write a final paper and present it orally to the class.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

This course is part of the Neuroscience and Behavioral program. If student does not meet prerequisite requirements, please see instructor. 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: Discussion Laboratory Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: PSYC220 or PSYC221 or PSYC222

Section 01: Luo, C; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 2, Fr: 0; Major Preference Given; Permission of Instructor Required.

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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