Cognition in Practice & Policy

4 Credits

Taking the study of cognition from principle to practice, this course examines how basic research and theory informs understanding of human performance in real-world settings. Topics will be chosen from domains such as automobile safety, environmental and medical decision-making, human-technology interaction, spatial navigation, and breakdown of cognition under fatigue and alcohol. Public policy implications will be considered. Prerequisites: PSYC 117 or COGS 007 or COGS 117 Attribute/Distribution: SS, W