The Mind and Brain: Introduction to Cognition, Attention, and Memory

3 Credits.

Why do we ‘not see’ things right in front of us? What makes some memories crystal clear and others ‘hazy?’ Why does hurting a fake hand cause you physical pain? How can we recognize thousands of human faces? In this course we will learn about the cognitive processes—such as attention, memory and perception—that help us answer these kinds of questions. Through a combination of psychology and biology research, students will explore how the mind and brain give rise to how we interact with and experience the world. This course is designed for students who are interested in an introduction to psychology, biology, and neuroscience. Open to undergraduates and pre-college students.