Mind, Brain, and Experience

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How does activity in the nervous system give rise to perception, memory, and attention? Is everything psychological simultaneously biological? This course is an introduction to neuroscience, exploring the neural basis of the human mind. Topics include neural communication, sensory systems, working memory, attention, and consciousness. Case studies will be presented of patients with various forms of brain damage, including aphasia, blindsight, and prosopagnosia. Prereq: Psych 10101 or 10200 or 10299.