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Cognitive Science - PSYC3211
Science students

 
Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
School:  School of Psychology
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.psy.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: PSYC2001 , PSYC2071
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

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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