Course Descriptions and Information:
Catalog Course Description:
An overview of the biological bases of behavior. Basic concepts in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurochemistry will be used to understand the neural bases of normal and abnormal behavior.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 101
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
Behavioral Neuroscience Video Assignment All-Stars
Catalog Course Description:
A survey of conditioning and learning.
Prerequisites & Notes: PSY 220 and PSY 301
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
Catalog Course Description:
In-depth study of major theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of learning. Laboratory and field research exercises.
Prerequisites & Notes: For PSY majors: PSY 210, PSY 220, PSY 230, PSY 240, PSY 250, PSY 303, PSY 321, all with a C- or better. For Behavioral Neuroscience majors: PSY 303, PSY 321, all with a C- or better.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
Catalog Course Description:
Experimental design and writing in behavioral neuroscience.
Prerequisites & Notes: BNS 301 and declared Behavioral Neuroscience Major or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
Catalog Course Description:
This class provides a cellular and molecular understanding of central nervous system function. The physiology of neural cells will be stressed, from the ionic basis of membrane currents and synaptic physiology, to the unique challenges of neuronal cell biology. The genetic basis of normal and abnormal neurophysiology will be discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes: BIO 205, BNS 301, CHEM 162 and PSY 220; or instructor permission.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
Catalog Course Description:
Introduction to laboratory methods and techniques used in behavioral neuroscience. Two hours lecture and four hours lab each week; students will be introduced to basic techniques in histology, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular biology, or behavioral analyses. May require live animal research. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits, including the original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: BIO 205, BNS 301, CHEM 163 and PSY 220; or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
Catalog Course Description:
Laboratory based study of integrated neural systems underlying behavior, based on advanced techniques in histology, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular biology, or behavioral analyses. Two hours lecture and four hours lab each week; may require live animal research. Repeatable to a maximum of 8 credits, including the original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: BNS 305 or instructor permission.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter