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Academic Year 2004/2005

Laboratory in Biological Rhythms
PSYC 386 SP
Crosslistings:
NS&B 386

This course will expose students to hands-on biological rhythms and sleep research in humans. Students will work collectively on a laboratory project and will learn techniques in data collection and analysis of physiological measures, including electroencephalogram (EEG) and core body temperature in controlled conditions.

MAJOR READINGS

Primary readings, including journal articles and book chapters.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

One sleep report, including analysis. One final paper and oral presentation on research project.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students are required to collect empirical data in the laboratory. Because of the nature of the experimental studies, some evening and overnight sessions will be required.

This course is not open to freshman.

COURSE FORMAT: Laboratory

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: PSYC101 OR PSYC105 OR [PSYC240 or NS&B240] OR [NS&B213 or BIOL213] Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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