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.
Standard Course (40)
Credits
1
Cross Listed Courses
BIO-330,
NEURO-330
Prerequisite
PSYCH-205, NEURO-205 or PSYCH-204, NEURO-204 and a 200-level or higher biology course
Notes
Does not count toward the lab requirement in Psychology.