BIO 2521 - Introduction to the Neurosciences

Credits: 4
An interdisciplinary course which provides an introduction to the nervous and endocrine systems. It also will provide an understanding of the basis of human behavior in the context of group activity and social behavior. The course will feature a lecture portion which targets the cellular basis of neural function using animal model systems. In addition the course will provide student groups in the class with the opportunity to highlight the underpinnings of certain human activities and clinical pathologies. The laboratory will provide hand-on experiences as well as demonstrations, focusing on the physiology of the nervous system.
Lecture hours/Lab hours: 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab
Cross-listed with: PSY 3521
Prerequisites: Students must have completed at least a year of biology (
BIO 1030

BIO 1140
  or
BIO 1130
  -
BIO 1140
) and a semester of Introductory Psychology(
PSY 1010
), /OR one semester of biology(
BIO 1030 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
   or
BIO 1130
  ) and 1 semester of Biological Psychology(PSY 3060)

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