FYSM 220 - Decade of the Brain

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Trinity College

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Description:

The U.S. Congress declared the 1990's The Decade of the Brain. As part of this undertaking, vast resources were brought to bear on the topics of brain science, behavior, and learning and memory. This seminar will expose students to the non-technical aspects of brain science, its interdisciplinary nature, and its impact on our society today. We will examine both early and modern theories related to the inseparable relationship between the mind and the brain. We will also explore issues related to the science of emotion, and how physical events become mental activity (e.g. recognizing, remembering, learning), as well as ethical issues raised by advances in our understanding of the neural bases of behavior and personality. Topics related to whether or not behavior, thoughts, and previous experiences can change the actual physical structure of the brain will also be covered. There will be a couple of film screenings outside of class, and several field trips, including a day trip during Trinity Days to either the American Museum of Natural History (NYC) or another local museum to be announced. Only first-year students are eligible to enroll in this class. 1.00 units, Seminar

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1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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