66-113 DC First-Year Seminar: The Neuroscience and Psychology of Everyday Life

9 units, Carnegie Mellon University

A lot goes on behind the scenes in everyday activities like listening to music, studying for an exam, or recognizing a friend across campus. In this course, we will go behind the scenes to examine the neuroscience and psychology of the behaviors of everyday life. You will become acquainted with research and theory at the intersection of psychology and neuroscience, at levels from molecular to cognitive. Along the way, you will learn to separate fact from fiction and to evaluate media claims about the mind and brain. You will learn what cognitive and neural sciences have to say about practical matters like making good work habits and studying efficiently. Throughout the course, there will be an emphasis on critical thinking and application of what you are learning. You can expect connections to pop culture, media and current events as we connect cuttingedge research with topics relevant to everyday life. The course is open to all freshman, both science and nonscience majors.

Prerequisites: none listed

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