Carleton University · NEUR 3303

The Neuroscience of Consciousness

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Consciousness remains one of the least understood aspects of the nervous system. This course explores neural mechanisms underlying consciousness, changes in consciousness associated with sleep, coma, vegetative states, drugs, and other stimuli, and considers the evolutionary basis of consciousness, and its relationship with awareness.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2200 or NEUR 2202 .

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2200 or NEUR 2202 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.
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Consciousness remains one of the least understood aspects of the nervous system. This course explores neural mechanisms underlying consciousness, changes in consciousness associated with sleep, coma, vegetative states, drugs, and other stimuli, and considers the evolutionary basis of consciousness, and its relationship with awareness.

  • Prerequisite(s): NEUR 2200 or NEUR 2202 .
  • Lectures three hours a week.

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