From Signals to Selves: Tools for Understanding Brain, Mind, and Behavior

Harvard FAS

Our understanding of the brain, mind, and behavior depends on the tools we use to observe them, so what can such tools tell us about these systems? This interdisciplinary course introduces the students to various tools utilized to better understand the logic behind, mechanism, application, strengths, and limitations of the major tools we use to evaluate neural structure and function, mental processes, and behavioral patterns. With a focus on tools, methods, and measures, the course will…