PSYC221 - Human Memory

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Human Memory
PSYC221 SP

Crosslistings: NS&B221

This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth overview of the different human memory systems revealed by empirical research in the fields of cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience. The different systems include procedural memory, working memory, perceptual memory, semantic memory, and episodic memory. In this course, students read the primary literature in the field and make oral presentations of relevant journal articles in weekly class meetings.

MAJOR READINGS

One textbook, tutorial chapters on relevant topics, and journal articles of original research.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Four in-class examinations, three in-class seminar presentations, and one major paper on some topic in memory.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Memory is examined by lecture presentations, class discussions, and seminar presentations by students. If a student does not meet prerequisite requirements, please see instructor. This is a core course in the study area of Cognitive Psychology.

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: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: PSYC101 OR PSYC105 OR PSYC222 OR NS&B213

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Seamon,John G.

Times: ..T.T.. 01:10PM-02:30PM; Location: JUDD113

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 35)

SR. major: 9 Jr. major: 9

SR. non-major: 4 Jr. non-major: 4 SO: 5 FR: 4

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000