PSYC 20Cognition: Fundamental Theories
Introduces basic concepts in cognitive psychology with a focus on theoretical explanations of cognitive functioning. Topics include perception, attention, memory, concepts, language, visual cognition, executive functions, and reasoning processes. (Formerly course 20A.)
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | ClassroomUnit 002 | J. M. Samaha | Open 0/180 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed 7:10pm–8:45pm | J Bask Aud 101 | B. B. Holbrook | Open 0/180 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | J Bask Aud 101 | T. L. Seymour | Open 111/114 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 9:00am–12:30pm | Cowell Clrm 131 | T. L. Seymour | Open 21/51 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:00pm–4:30pm | PhysSciences 110 | A. Tsvinev | Open 33/36 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 7:10pm–8:45pm | Earth&Marine B206 | B. B. Holbrook | Closed 249/0 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:20pm–2:25pm | ClassroomUnit 002 | T. L. Seymour | Closed 169/0 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 7:10pm–8:45pm | Steven Acad 150 | B. B. Holbrook | Closed 131/0 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | Earth&Marine B206 | B. B. Holbrook | Closed 240/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Samaha | 3.7 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 68% | 28 |
| Bryan Holbrook | 4.5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 90% | 83 |
| Travis Seymour | 3.0 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 31% | 104 |
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