Reviews the scientific and philosophic investigation of consciousness. Topics include: the problem of consciousness, the neuroscience of consciousness, how consciousness relates to the body and the world, consciousness and evolution, the borders of consciousness, and the self and consciousness.

Prerequisites: PSY 108; open to Psychological & Brain Sciences, Biopsychology, Pharmacology, and Interdisciplinary Studies majors only.

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Letters and science

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Jonathan Schooler
3.5
59 reviews

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SH 1431
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12:30 PM - 13:45 PM
76 / 76 Full
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3.5
PSY120 . 1 Year, 2 Days Ago

Overall an average professor. He didn't show up to a single test we had this quarter, which I thought was kind of weird of him. Ended up going to about half of his lectures, didn't once read the textbook, and still ended up with an A-. Lectures are straightforward-- just memorize them and you'd be good. Tests not bad at all, very straightforward.

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PSY120 . 1 Year, 8 Months Ago

honestly the material was interesting and straight forward. the tests were very fair and he had study guides for the midterms and final! honestly very slay

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PSY108 . 5 Days Ago

Despite what a lot of people say, I really liked him! The test questions were half things from the book and half things in lecture. So as long as you pay attention during those, you should get an A. His lectures were also really entertaining and had a lot of interactive features. He does sometimes speed through material, but not too bad.

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PSY108 . A Month Ago

the only thing in the grade is 1 midterm worth 60% and a final worth 40% (you take two midterms and he keeps only your highest score).he is very passionate about his teaching & loves answering questions. The ta was also very nice and responsive, both were willing to work around your schedule if you couldn't make it to office hours. loved the class

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PSY108 . 5 Months Ago

Schooler is very well-known in the psych field so he def knows his stuff. He clarifies so much in office hours so go ask your questions there! Reading was the only issue I had since it's not the most efficient way to learn but you have to read to get A's on the exams. There was an extremely generous curve given so an A is definitely doable!

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PSY108 . 6 Months Ago

Tests are extremely difficult and based on very niche things. If you are interested in cog psych def take it with Sprague instead. Jonathan is a good lecturer but the tests don't reflect what's covered in class. There are no quizzes or practice exams and study guides are not very helpful. OH tended to get off topic and unhelpful.

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