PSYCH-330 Systems Neuroscience

The primary focus of this course is on the physiological and chemical basis of behavior from a systems perspective. Topics include analysis of sensory and motor systems; motivated behaviors; stress, anxiety and mental illness; and learning and memory. Laboratory exercises introduce students to the anatomy and physiology of the mammalian central nervous system and to some of the principal techniques used in systems and behavioral neuroscience. Three hours of class and three hours of laboratory.

Maximum Enrollment

Standard Course (40)

Credits

1

Cross Listed Courses

BIO-330, NEURO-330

Prerequisite

Psych/Neuro 204 or 205.

Offered

Fall

Notes

Does not count toward the lab requirement in Psychology.