PHIL310C
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PHIL310C - The Science of Consciousness
Course ID
042648
Course Description
Consciousness defines our existence - the world we perceive, awareness of inner thoughts and feelings, and our place in the universe. The course reviews opinions and theories from ancient times to present day, ranging from consciousness as a fundamental property of reality, to computation among brain neurons. We consider philosophical, neurobiological, computational, electromagnetic, quantum, astrobiological and cosmological theories of consciousness, with varying degrees of explanatory power, testability and confirmation. The course will include regular lectures with selected guest presentations, videos, readings, special demonstrations, and group projects.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Attributes
CE - CL (Cross Listed)
Cross Listed Courses
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No