(PSYC 385) Behavioral Neuroscience
Behavioral neuroscience explores the relationship between the brain, the body, and behavior. In this course, we will study topics such as how neurons communicate, how the brain processes sensations and motor control, how we study the brain in research, and how biological systems shape behaviors like sleep, stress, and motivation. By connecting biology to everyday experiences, this course helps us understand not only how we function, but also why we think, feel, and act as we do.
| Credit Hours | 3.0 Lecture |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite | PSYC 111 |
| Offered | Fall, winter |
| Programs | Psychology Minor, Psychology (BS) |
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, students will be able to:
- Gain an understanding and appreciation of the basic biological processes at the root of our behaviors.
- Develop the ability to read with an understanding of literature written for the educated layperson about behavioral neuroscience.
- Prepare students for more advanced studies in neuroscience if they choose to pursue this avenue.