The Science and Philosophy of the Mind

In this focal study students will explore the nature of the mind from philosophical, psychological and biological perspectives.

Instructions for Focal Study 46

Complete at least three courses and a minimum of 10 credits. No more than two of these courses may have the same disciplinary prefix.

Complete one course from the first cluster and two courses from the second cluster.

First Cluster (complete 1 course)
PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy 4 credits
PHIL 207 Early Modern Philosophy 4 credits
PSY 150 Introduction to Psychology 4 credits
Second Cluster (complete 2 courses)
BIOL 170
   OR
BIOL 224
   OR
HBIO/BIOL 230
   OR
BIOL 330
   OR
BIOL 340
Human Genetics
   OR
Human Anatomy
   OR
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
   OR
Genetics
   OR
Animal Behavior
4 credits
PHIL 314 Philosophy of Mind 4 credits
EDUC 361
   OR
PSY 216
   OR
PSY 252
   OR
PSY 316
   OR
PSY 416
Foundations of Human Development & Psychology
   OR
Introduction to Psychology of Studying
   OR
BIOPSY I: Introduction to Neuroscience
   OR
Advanced Psychology of Studying
   OR
Cognitive Science
4 credits
   OR
2 credits
   OR
4 credits
   OR 
4 credits
   OR
4 credits