PSYCH 4230

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PSYCH 4230
Navigation, Memory, and Context: What Does the Hippocampus Do?

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2016-2017.

Although the hippocampus has been the subject of intense scrutiny for nearly 50 years, there remains considerable disagreement about functional contributions the hippocampus makes to learning and memory process. This seminar will examine the diverse functions attributed to the hippocampus with an eye toward integrating the differing viewpoints in the literature. After a brief historical overview, students will discuss cutting-edge literature on the hippocampal role in spatial navigation, learning, and memory, and context processing.

When Offered Spring (offered alternate years).

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

Distribution Category (SBA-AS)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 6230

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  9957 PSYCH 4230   SEM 101

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