Cognitive Neuroscience

Harvard Summer School

PSYC S-1310

Section 1

CRN 36007

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This course provides students with a foundational knowledge of cognitive neuroscience, a field that studies the intricate links between the mind, the brain, and behavior. Students learn basics about brain anatomy and function and the methods used to study how the brain supports cognition and behavior. We explore the various functions of the brain by taking a journey from lower to higher level cognitive processes. We study how we can sense and perceive the world, act in it, remember it, feel about it, control thoughts and behaviors, make decisions, and think about others.

Instructor Info

Elizabeth Phelps, PhD

Pershing Square Professor of Neuroscience, Harvard University


Meeting Info

6/23 to 8/8

Participation Option: Online Asynchronous

In online asynchronous courses, you are not required to attend class at a particular time. Instead you can complete the course work on your own schedule each week.

Deadlines

Last day to register: June 17, 2025

Additional Time Commitments

Required sections to be arranged.

Prerequisites

PSYC S-1 or the equivalent.

Notes

Open to admitted Secondary School Program students by petition.

Syllabus

All Sections of this Course

CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
26709 1 Online Asynchronous Elizabeth Phelps Open Jan 27 to May 17
36007 1 Online Asynchronous Elizabeth Phelps Open Jun 23 to Aug 8