PSY 364 - The Neural Basis of Consciousness

4 credits (Fall or Spring)

The emergence of consciousness remains as one of the big unanswered questions in psychology. Although the experience of being conscious of something is qualitatively distinct and self evident, it is still unclear how consciousness arises at a neuronal level. This course explores the issues, limitations, and approaches to studying the neural basis of consciousness and introduces the major current theories on how consciousness arises through the discussion of recent primary literature on the topic.

Prerequisite: Two 200-level classes in psychology other than PSY 225, with grades S, C, or better; or NRS 250 plus at least one 200 level class in psychology other than PSY 225, with grades S, C, or better.
Prerequisite or co-requisite: PSY 225 with grade of S, C, or better when used as a prerequisite.
Instructor: Papaioannou