NS&B213

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NS&B213

Behavioral Neurobiology NS&B213 SP

Crosslistings: BIOL213

This course will introduce the concepts and problems of contemporary research on the neural control of behavior. The course is intended for prospective Neuroscience & Behavior majors (for whom it is required) and for nonmajors who wish a broad introduction to neuroscience from the viewpoint of behavior. 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

To be announced.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three tests, two during semester, and a final examination, will be given. There will be one practical test in neuroanatomy.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Juniors and seniors required to take the course will need to talk with the instructor. The instructor guarantees admission (during the Drop/Add period) to freshmen and sophomores who have preregistered for the course as a first or second primary choice but did not receive it due to the course limit.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: NSM BIOL

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Berlind, A; Times: .T.T... 10:00AM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 0, Jr: 0, So: 1, Fr: 2; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

About the Photo:

Nerve cells of the human spinal cord ( magnified 160 times)

Reference:

Seamon, John and Douglas Kenrick. PSYCHOLOGY, Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, 1992

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