COGSCI115
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COGSCI 115 - Neuropsychology of Happiness
Subject
COGSCI
Course Number
115
Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Title
Neuropsychology of Happiness
Course Description
This course will explore cognitive and affective components of happiness and distress, including pleasure, meaning, and well-being, sadness, fear, and anger. Also, negative thought patterns associated with various psychological disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and PTSD, and their neurological underpinnings. Then we will turn to the new field of self-directed neuroplasticity to explore evidence-based psychotherapeutic techniques for transforming negative thoughts and cultivating positive ones, including mindfulness, gratitude, and CBT-based techniques. We will compare these to psychoactive drugs and brain stimulation used to treat such disorders. We will also look at recent developments in neuroimaging data.
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Instructors
Chan
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Credit Replacement Courses. Upon passing, students can use the following course(s) to replace a deficient grade for this course.
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Formats
Lecture
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Outside Work Hours
6
Outside Work Hours Min
6
Outside Work Hours Max
6
Term
Summer
Weeks
6 weeks
Weeks
6
Lecture Hours Min
7.5
Lecture Hours Max
8
Lecture Mode of Instruction
In Person, Online
Outside Work Hours Min
14.5
Outside Work Hours Max
15