MUSICCOG 4MP3 - Neuroscience of Music

3 unit(s)

This seminar explores theories on how and why music evolved, and how the perception, development, performance and emotional experience of music are mediated by the brain. Primary source materials are discussed in class and experimental designs developed to address critical questions.
Three hours (lecture/seminar); one term
Prerequisite(s): MUSICCOG 2MP3 or PSYCH 2MP3 or PSYCH 3H03; and registration in a Music Cognition program (B.A., B.Arts.Sc., B.Mus., B.Sc.), or PNB 2XA3 orPSYCH 2E03 and registration in an Honours program, or ISCI 2A18 A/B; or permission of the instructor. PSYCH 2E03 is recommended.
Cross-list(s): PSYCH 4MP3
This course is administered by the Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.