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COGS 17Neurobiology of Cognition

4 units · COGS · UC San Diego

Introduction to the organization and functions of the nervous system. Topics include molecular, cellular, developmental, systems, and behavioral neurobiology. Specifically, structure and function of neurons, peripheral and central nervous systems, sensory, motor, and control systems, learning and memory mechanisms. (Students may not receive credit for both BILD12 and COGS 17. This course fulfills general-education requirements for Marshall and Roosevelt Colleges as well as Warren by petition.)

Before you enroll

Prerequisites

None listed in the catalog.

Where it fits

Where it sits in degree plans

Suggested plans most often put it in Year 2 · Fall (7 programs).

Required in (9)

  • Cognitive Science (B.A.)
  • Cognitive Science (B.S.)
  • Cognitive Science with Specialization in Clinical Aspects of Cognition (B.S.)
  • Cognitive Science with Specialization in Design and Interaction (B.S.)
  • Cognitive Science with Specialization in Language and Culture (B.S.)
  • Cognitive Science with Specialization in Machine Learning and Neural Computation (B.S.)
  • Cognitive Science with Specialization in Neuroscience (B.S.)
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience (B.S.)
  • Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience (B.S.) (PC34)

One of the options in (2)

  • Business Psychology (B.S.)
  • Clinical Psychology (B.S.)
What it opens up

Courses that list COGS 17 as a prerequisite (7)