[ Wesleyan Home Page ] [ WesMaps Home Page ] [ WesMaps Archive ] [ Course Search ] [ Course Search by CID ]
Academic Year 2005/2006

Behavioral Neurobiology
NS&B 213 SP
Crosslistings:
BIOL 213

This course will introduce the concepts and problems of contemporary research in the field of neuroscience and behavior. The course is intended for prospective neuroscience and behavior majors (for whom it is required) and for nonmajors who wish a broad introduction to neuroscience. It provides general education credit as an NSM course, but is NOT designed specifically for non-science students. The initial few weeks will be devoted to fundamental concepts of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Subsequent classes will deal in depth with fundamental problems of nervous system function, including the control of movement, sensory organization and perception, neurochemical basis of behavior, and learning and memory. Where possible, questions of nervous system development, as related to behavior, will be discussed. Experimental results from a variety of species will be considered.

MAJOR READINGS

Bear, M., Connors, B.W. & Paradiso, M.A. NEUROSCIENCE: EXPLORING THE BRAIN

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three tests, two during semester, one during finals week, will be given. An additional neuroanatomy practicum will be given. Weekly sections will be available for review and for study of brain anatomy.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Juniors and seniors interested in taking the course should talk with the instructor.

Students who are unable to register during the fall period but remain interested in enrolling should contact the instructor directly as well as using the electronic waitlist.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM NS&B    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

Contact wesmaps@wesleyan.edu to submit comments or suggestions. Please include a url, course title, faculty name or other page reference in your email

Copyright Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 06459