2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook

PSYC 303 Introduction to Neuroscience

The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to how brain anatomy and neurophysiology control behavior. A survey of selected issues concerning both animal and human brain-behavior functions will be addressed. Topics include: organization of the nervous system; neurotransmission; sensation and perception; emotion; learning and memory; language and thought; and consciousness.

Credits

3

Cross Listed Courses

Also listed as BIOL 303

Prerequisite

Complete BIOL 101, BIOL 105, & PSYC 101

Distribution

Scientific Inquiry-no Lab, Scientific Inquiry/No Lab