Sample Topics:

• Questions in Behavioral Neuroscience Cells of the Nervous System (Neurons and Gila)
• Research Methods, Technology, and Ethics
• Electrophysiology (Ion Movements, Resting Potentials and Action Potentials)
• Structures and Functions in the Peripheral Nervous System, Meninges, Blood Brain Barrier, Spinal Cord
• Chemical Neurotransmission (Synapses, Neurotransmitters, and Pharmacology)
• Structures and Functions in the Central Nervous System
• Genetics, Epigenetics, and Brain Development Processes Across the Lifespan
• Neuroendocrinology and Hormones, Sexual Differentiation
• Vision
• Learning, Memory, and Plasticity
• Circadian Rhythms, Sleep, and Dreams
• Neurological Disorders
• Psychological Disorders and Treatments (Anxiety, Affective Disorders, Schizophrenia)
• Biological Responses to Stress

Meets the following Psychology Major Goals:

Knowledge Base in Psychology

• Describe key concepts, principles, & overarching themes in psychology
• Develop working knowledge of psychology's content domains

Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking 

• Use scientific reasoning to interpret psychological phenomena
• Demonstrate psychology information literacy

Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World

• Apply ethical standards to evaluate psychological science & practice