PSYCH 6230

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PSYCH 6230
Navigation, Memory, and Context: What Does the Hippocampus Do?

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Although the hippocampus has been the subject of intense scrutiny for nearly 50 years, there remains considerable disagreement about functional contributions the hippocampus makes to learning and memory process. This seminar will examine the diverse functions attributed to the hippocampus with an eye toward integrating the differing viewpoints in the literature. After a brief historical overview, students will discuss cutting-edge literature on the hippocampal role in spatial navigation, learning, and memory, and context processing.


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  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: COGST 4230, PSYCH 4230

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4235 PSYCH 6230   SEM 101

    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Smith, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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