Course description

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is an interdisciplinary course in which students will examine how scientists and researchers study the brain and mind. The process begins with molecules and cells, builds up to brains and nervous systems, and encompasses neural signaling, sensory perception, memory, language, and emotion. It culminates with the great mystery of how brain processes relate to mental experience, the biology of conscious thought and awareness, and, ultimately, the nature of the mind and consciousness.

COURSE TOPICS

• Foundations of brain and mind in psychology
• How do we understand other people?
• Why do people act the way they do?
• Journey from low level to higher levels of cognitive processes
• How we sense and observe the world around us
• How we learn, think, and remember

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completing this course, students should be able to:

CO 1 Characterize various evolutionary theories about the brain, mind, and behavior.

CO 2 Explain how neuropsychology creates an interconnectedness of mind and body.

CO 3 Analyze how the brain allows us to acquire and process information.

CO 4 Discuss how the brain and mind work together to achieve mental and physical well-being.

CO 5 Differentiate between normal and abnormal behaviors.

CO 6 Examine changes in the mind when we experience altered states of consciousness. 

CO 7 Consider what consciousness is as compared to self-awareness.

CO 8 Recognize the neuropsychology of acute and chronic health problems and how they relate to wellness.

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