UNSW Handbook Course - Cognitive Science

Cognitive Science - PSYC3211


	Faculty: Faculty of Science
	School: School of Psychology
	Contact: Mitchell,Christopher James
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 4
	Enrolment Requirements:
	Prerequisite: PSYC2001 , PSYC2071
	Session Offered: See Class Timetable
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)

Description

Considers a variety of different approaches adopted in the study of the mind. Critically appraises theories and models of mental processes and draws from studies of both normal and impaired cognitive functioning. Includes topics such as perception, visual cognition, attention, memory, reasoning, consciousness, and the association between mind and body. The professional implications of selected topics will be discussed.

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