PS 351 Behavioral Neuroscience

 

This course introduces students to the nervous system and the principles by which it is organized, processes information, and produces complex behaviors and cognitive processes.  Beginning with the neurophysiology of neurons, this course proceeds through synaptic transmission, neuropharmacology, hormonal regulation of behavior, the neural basis of sensory perception, biological rhythms/sleep, theories of emotion, learning and memory and consciousness.

This is an existing course - name and course description change.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

PS 110 Introduction to Psychology or BI 111/BI 113 Concepts in Biology I: Molecules to Cells with Lab