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
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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
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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
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検索キーワード / Keywords
Stroke, Brain physiology, Visual processing