Syllabus

Course Overview

Course topics explores the relations between neural systems and cognition, emphasizing attention, vision, language, motor control, and memory. An introduction to basic neuroanatomy, functional imaging techniques, and behavioral measures of cognition is given with discussion of methods by which inferences about the brain bases of cognition are made. Considers evidence from patients with neurological diseases (Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Balint's syndrome, amnesia, and focal lesions from stroke) and from normal human participants. An additional project is required for graduate credit.

Readings

Assigned readings are from primary research literature.

Assignments

• Journal article presentation (10 slides)
• Short synopses of journal articles presented by students
• Mid-term test
• 10-15 page paper (optional)
• Final examination

Quizzes and Exams

There are four quizzes, a midterm, and a final exam for this course.

Grading