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授業科目名	認知科学論
	履修期 秋   2単位   履修基準年度 3年

授業目的 / Course Objectives

This is an introductory course on Cognitive Science and the brain, including ways to boost mental performance.

到達目標 / Attainment Objectives

授業時間外の学習 (準備学習等について) / Study Required Outside of Class (Preparation etc.)

Watch:http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight.html

授業計画 / Class Overall Plan

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE: The structure of the brain. Visual processing and the evolution of the brain. Mapping your blind spot When time stands still

教科書 / Textbook(s)

Mind Hacks: Tips & Tricks for Using Your Brain by Tom Stafford and Matt Webb (Nov 22, 2004) and My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey by Jill Bolte Taylor by Jill Bolte Taylor ( Jul 12, 2009)

参考文献 References Books

授業方法 / Method of Instruction

Lecture and experiment, all in English. There will also be occasional videos.

学生による授業評価の方法 / Course Evaluation by Students

on-line

成績評価 / Evaluation Criteria/Method

The reports and there will be two will be experiment reports based on experiments conducted by the students. Because many experiaments will be conducted in class, class attendance will be 50% of the final grade.

備考 / Note

検索キーワード / Keywords

Stroke, Brain physiology, Visual processing