PSYCH 4600

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PSYCH 4600
Neural Representations

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Neurons generate action potentials. Brains underlie feeding, fighting, fleeing, and reproduction, also navigation, attention, sociality, art, and science. What about the middle part? This advanced seminar course examines the construction and transformations of neural representations that enable animals to comprehend and interact effectively with their environments. The curriculum emphasizes integration across levels of analysis and organization, including cellular and synaptic physiology, the emergent properties of networks, energy and information management, quantitative modeling, cognitive algorithms, and adaptive behavioral outcomes.


Prerequisites two courses in neuroscience or biological psychology, or permission of instructor.

Distribution Requirements (OPHLS-AG), (BIO-AS)

Last 1 Terms Offered 2025SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PSYCH 6600

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 14280 PSYCH 4600   SEM 101

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    • MW Uris Hall G26
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Cleland, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person