Course Descriptions

PSY 280 - Mysteries of Sleep and Dreaming

3 Credits

This course explores the question as to why we sleep and dream. Topics include the science of studying sleep, current theories and research on sleep and dreaming, sleep stages, and the neurological and psychological bases of sleep and dreaming. The course also examines the various functions of sleep and dreaming, changes in sleep/wake cycles across the lifespan, sleep disorders, physical and psychological consequences of sleep deprivation, and effective sleep strategies. The course emphasizes sleep as an active process that is vital for optimal health and functioning.

Prerequisite: PSY 101; Co-requisite: PSY 101