PSYC 2004 - Thinking, Sleep, and Mental Disorders

Institution:

Century College - Minnesota

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Description:

This course is an introduction to the brain's role in the higher mental and psychological functions that people experience. The focus is on how the brain and nervous system contribute to and influence complex cognitive processes, sleep, awareness, and psychological abnormalities such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, and Alzheimer's disease. This course presents the most recent findings in the scientific study of the biopsychology of learning, memory, cognition, sleep, consciousness, and mental disorders. Prerequisite(s):Course placement into college-level English and Reading OR completion of ENGL 0950 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of RDNG 0940 with a grade of C or higher and qualifying English Placement Exam OR completion of RDNG 0950 with a grade of C or higher and ENGL 0090 with a grade of C or higher OR completion of ESOL 0051 with a grade of C or higher and ESOL 0052 with a grade of C or higher. Recommendation: PSYC 1020.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.century.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 770-3200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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