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Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience

PSYCH 3313: Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience

Introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system in relation to behavior.
Prereq: 1100 or 1100H.
Credit Hours
3

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

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