Psychology 328 - Seminar in Cognitive Neuroscience-Memory and Beyond

Sem: Cognitive Neurosci

Fall
2025
01
4.00
Dr. Preston P. Thakral

W 1:20 PM - 2:35 PM; M 1:40 PM - 2:55 PM

Smith College
PSY-328-01-202601
Sage 16
pthakral@smith.edu
How is the human brain studied, and how is the brain linked to cognitive function? This course introduces students to the research process in cognitive neuroscience. This course focuses on the cognitive neuroscience of memory and related functions, including imagination and creative thought. The cognitive neuroscience methods covered include functional magnetic resonance imaging, event-related potentials and transcranial magnetic stimulation. Students engage with all steps of the research process, including: literature review, study design, analysis, and scientific writing and presentation. Students gain research skills that can be applied outside of this course and learn to act and think like a scientist. Cannot be taken S/U. Prerequisite: PSY 202 or equivalent. Coursework in cognitive psychology or neuroscience recommended. Restrictions: Juniors and seniors only. Enrollment limited to 12. Instructor permission required.

[CE] JR/SR only

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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