In this course we will be discussing the exciting and ever growing field of research concerning how olfactory stimuli influence our cognition. Topics of discussion will focus on, but will not be exclusive to, the effects that olfactory stimuli have on our attention and how olfactory stimuli influence our memory or act as mnemonic cues. Other potential topics of discussion may include: olfactory disorders, olfaction and quality of life, olfaction and consumerism, olfactory influences on complex behaviors.

Although the topics of discussion in class will relate to olfactory psychology in particular, we will always keep in mind what research in this field means for cognitive psychology in general.