Chemistry and consciousness

How does consciousness during dreams or dreamless sleep differ from consciousness while we are awake?

Welcome to the Chemistry and Consciousness discussion group.

## Introduction[edit | edit source]

This is intended as an introductory survey course for anyone interested in Biochemistry. This course may also be of interest to philosophers of science. Topics: the biochemical basis of heredity, metabolism, movement, sensory experience, memory, and consciousness. The format is directed reading and group discussion.

## Lessons[edit | edit source]

* Is consciousness a chemical process? \- introduction to the question that is the main goal for this survey of Biochemistry: can biochemical processes account for human conscious experiences?
* Neurochemistry \- introduction to the biochemistry of brain growth, signals in the brain and memory storage.