FYSM 260 - Changing Your Mind

Institution:

Trinity College

Subject:

Description:

Your brain is responsible for everything you experience and everything that you will ever be able to do. You probably exercise your body on a regular basis, but do you exercise your brain We will explore the kinds of activities that improve brain function, and those that do not. We will consider research that suggests ways you might improve your ability to pay attention, to remember things, and to solve problems, including the effects of humor and music. We will read about things that impair brain function and make it harder to think well, such as stress, too much television and multitasking. We will also consider which of these changes are short-lived and which might last a lifetime by looking at the mechanisms responsible for these changes in the brain. There will be time spent in community settings outside of the scheduled class each week and occasional evening events, such as attending theatrical productions. 1.00 units, Seminar

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.Trincoll.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 297-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.