1. Understand the foundational information regarding the relationship between brain, mind and behavior. 
2. Distinguish scientific facts from misconceptions about the mind and the brain. 
3. Explain the nature of some basics psychological processes and their relation to brain function. 
4. Present seminar paper(s) on selected topic.

1. Notes from the lectures

Books

1. Blakemore, S. J. & Firth, U. (2005). The learning brain. Lessons for education. Blackwel Publishing
2. Geary, D. C. (2004). The Origin of Mind: Evolution of Brain, Cognition, and General Intelligence. American Psychological Association
3. Gellaty, A. & Zarate, O. (2018). Introducing the Mind and Brain: A Graphic Guide. Icon Books
4. Redish, A. D. (2013). The Mind within the Brain. How We Make Decisions and How Those Decisions Go Wrong. Oxford University Press
5. Van der Kolk, B. (2015). The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma. The Book Service.

Scientific Articles

1. Macdonald, K., Germine, L., Anderson, A., Christodoulou, J., McGrath, L. M. (2017). Dispelling the Myth: Training in Education or Neuroscience Decreases but Does Not Eliminate Beliefs in Neuromyths. Frontiers in Psychology, 8: 1314.  https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2017.01314
2. Santos, L.R. & Rosati A. G. (2015). The evolutionary roots of human decision making. Annual Review of Psychology, 3(66): 321-347 https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-psych-010814-015310. 
3. Stevens, J. R. (2010). The challenges of understanding animal minds. Fontiers in Psychology, 19(1): 203. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2010.00203 
4. Stiles, J. & Jeringan, T. L. (2010). The Basics of Brain Development. Neuropsychological Review, 20(4): 327-348.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11065-010-9148-4
5. Walhovd, K. B., Lövden, M. & Fjell, A. M. (2023). Timing of lifespan influences on brain and cognition. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 27(10): 901-915. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2023.07.001.

• Regular class attendance (at least 70%).
• Fulfilled obligations of seminar presentations and teamwork
• Obtaining a minimum of 35% points during classes through assigned course activities – cumulatively achieved through seminars, class discussions and teamwork.

• Continuous evaluation of student work throughout the course.
• Final exam (minimum 50%)

Continuous evaluation of student’s work leads to the total grade assessment.