SLEEP: BIOLOGICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND ARTISTIC PERSPECTIVES

Quarter

Winter

Year

2018

Course Number

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES CS 120, Section 1

Enrollment Code

28449

Instructor(s)

Steve Smith

Date & Time

Tuesday & Thursday, 9:30am- 10:45am

Location

Building 494, Room 143

Course Description

We spend about a third of our lives asleep. What goes on during that time? Why do we need it? What happens during that time? In this course, we will examine biological, psychological, and artistic perspectives on sleep. We'll discuss the latest research on the biological mechanisms of sleep and the psychological consequences of sleep deprivation. Finally, we'll explore artistic representations of sleep and dreaming. Students will learn proper sleep hygiene and explore the relationship between sleep and academic performance.