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Johns Hopkins University | AS.200.380

Neurobiology of Human Cognition

3.0

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Average Course Rating

(3.54)

The complexity of human behavior surpasses even our closest primate relatives. Only humans communicate through language, build complex technology, devise legal system and wage war. What neurobiological capacities set humans apart from other animals? This course will explore the neurobiology of cognition, focusing on cognitive domains that are particularly developed in the human species: language, social cognition, number, executive function and concepts. The course format will consist of lectures and in class workshops.

Fall 2022

(4.02)

Spring 2015

(3.06)

Fall 2022

Professor: Marina Bedny

(4.02)

Spring 2015

Professor: Marina Bedny

(3.06)

Students enjoyed the interesting topics covered and the clear feedback on exams. Many students found grading to be arbitrary and difficult to understand. This course could be improved by changing the setup of in-class group presentations so that multiple students from the group are responsible for presenting, and no longer scheduling Thursday discussions which were not productive. Prospective students should have a background in cognitive science and be familiar with reading research papers.

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M. Bedny
15:00 - 17:30