Cognitive Neuroscience
Psychology · 3 hrs Lecture | 3 hrs Lab
Offered: Fall Or Winter Or Spring, Even Year
Hard to catch. Runs in even-numbered years only, next in 2026. Miss it and the following chance is 2028.
PSYC-3920 prerequisites
2 courses appear in this chain, up to 2 levels deep. 2 are needed whichever route you take: PSYC-1000 → PSYC-2900
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Description
This course provides an introduction to the field of cognitive neuroscience, the study of the neural substrates underlying cognitive functions. The course will examine the cognitive functions performed by all of the major brain areas, including memory, language, movement, emotion, and decision-making. Specific emphasis will be placed on understanding how different brain systems interact in order to support complex cognitive behaviours. The course is expected to provide a strong foundation in the converging fields of cognitive psychology and neuroscience; laboratories are expected to provide the research skills necessary to test the cognitive functions discussed during lectures.
Requisite courses
PSYC-2900 [prerequisite(s)]; PSYC-3920L (must be taken concurrently).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.