Cognitive Science - PSYC3211
Faculty: Faculty of Science
School: School of Psychology
Course Outline: http://www.psy.unsw.edu.au/
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4
Enrolment Requirements:
Prerequisite: PSYC2001 , PSYC2071
CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
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 decision-making, categorisation, perception, visual cognition, attention, memory, reasoning, and consciousness. The professional implications of selected topics will be discussed.