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PSYC189F PO - fMRI Explorations Into Cognition

When Offered: Last offered fall 2019.
Instructor(s): O. Amir
Credit: 1

This hands-on class will explore functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) methods commonly used to better understand cognitive processes. Students will analyze real MRI data using FSL. The class will cover the entire process of an MRI experiment from design, MRI safety, and image acquisition, to analysis methods (e.g., preprocessing, region of interest analysis, multi-voxel pattern analysis). In addition, students will learn how to critically read articles on MRI studies. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: PSYC 051 PO  and upper division course in cognition or neuroscience, or NEUR 101A PO , or permission of instructor.
Satisfies the following General Education Requirement(s), subject to conditions explained in the Degree Requirements section of this Catalog:
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