NEUROSCI258

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Decision Neuroscience

Neuroscience A&S - Arts and Sciences

Subject

NEUROSCI

Catalog Number

258

Title

Decision Neuroscience

Course Description

How new research in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and behavioral economics shapes our understanding of decision making. Topics include functional organization of key brain systems, approaches to measuring and interpreting neuroscience data, methods for measuring decision-making behavior, economic and cognitive modeling, and impact of neuroscience on real-world decision-making. Emerging topics will include applications in policy, marketing, and finance. Prior coursework in neuroscience or decision sciences is strongly recommended.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Typically Offered

Occasionally

Consent (Permission Number)

No Special Consent Required

Min Units

1

Max Units

1

Lecture

Crosslisted Courses

General Education Curriculum Codes

STS - (STS) Science, Technology, and Society, NS - (NS) Natural Sciences, SS - (SS) Social Sciences