MUSI 203 — Psychology of Music
Music has been a part of human behavior since prehistoric times and in today’s world it is ubiquitous. This course will examine the role of music in human behavior, including the ability to listen to, appreciate, make, and experience music. Research findings from the psychology of music field will b e used to critically examine the biological, cognitive, and social notes of music behavior. Topics may include the effects of music on the brain, memory, development, mental health, motivation, and more. Assignments applying course content to live music ev ents will be used to explore how context affects music behavior. Prerequisite(s): ENGL-100 or ENGL-101, PSYC-100 Corequisite(s): none