PSYC 126 PZ -Music Cognition

Institution: Pitzer

Description: This intermediate-to-advanced undergraduate course explores music from the perspectives of experimental psychology and other disciplines in the cognitive sciences and humanities. Topics may include the cognition of musical elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and meter; the neural basis of music; musical development; musical performance and expertise; musical emotion and meaning; musical embodiment and extension; and historical and cross-cultural perspectives.

Prerequisite(s): PSYC092 PZ or permission of the instructor. MUS 003 SC or equivalent experience recommended.

Cross-listing: LGCS, MUSIC

Formerly: Psychology of Music

Note(s): Satisfies: COG

For up-to-date information on current course offerings and details, please refer to the Pitzer class schedule on MyCampus2 Portal.