Human Memory and Learning OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Class on the Study of Human Learning and Memory by MIT

Published Feb 06, 2009

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'Human Memory and Learning' from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Brain and Cognitive Science surveys the current research into memory and cognition. The free OpenCourseWare version of the class introduces the basic concepts of memory and cognition at an undergraduate level and provides students with an overview of current knowledge and literature in the field.

Foundations of Human Memory and Learning: Course Specifics

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Foundations of Human Memory and Learning: Course Description

A literature survey OpenCourseWare, ' Human Memory and Learning' examines the available literature and research in cognitive neuroscience relating to memory. Types of memory included in the survey are short term, episodic and non-declarative memory. Faults with memory, including types of amnesia, false memories and memory problems associated with medical conditions, are touched on. The recommended textbook provides a foundation in the concepts important to memory and cognition study. Supplementary readings in neuroscience come from PubMed. The written assignment allows students to think critically about current neuroscience research by writing a summary and critique of a published paper. Professor Anthony Wagner taught 'Human Memory and Learning' at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as part of the bachelor's degree program in brain and cognitive science.

The OpenCourseWare includes written assignment guidelines, textbook recommendations and supplementary readings. If you are interested in 'Human Memory and Learning,' download OpenCourseWare materials at the learning and memory course page.

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