234 Introduction to Neuroscience
Neuroscience is one of the fastest growing fields, with activity
ranging from the fundamentals of behavior to molecular aspects of
neuronal function. This course will provide a foundation and overview
of the important and extensive ways in which biological and physiological
processes are involved in the regulation and maintenance of behavior.
Among the topics we explore are: fundamental electrophysiology,
sensory and motor systems, integration, learning and memory and
the mind-body connection. FOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS: PSYCHOLOGY CREDIT
WILL NOT BE GRANTED FOR BOTH THIS COURSE AND PSYCHOLOGY 238. Prerequisites:
Biology 125 OR Chemistry 121 (or 125) OR Physics 126 OR Psychology
125. Counts toward major: Biology, Psychology. GE: NST, NSL. Offered
Spring Semester
Approved Courses:
BIOLOGY FOUNDATION COURSES:
Intermediate Genetics (Biology 233)
Human Anatomy and Physiology (Biology 243)
Animal Physiology (Biology 247)
Invertebrate Zoology (Biology 248)
Another appropriate Biology course with coordinator permission
PSYCHOLOGY FOUNDATION COURSES:
Sensation and Perception (Psychology 235)
Conditioning and Learning (Psychology 236)
Cognition, Learning and Memory (Psychology 237)
Another appropriate Psychology course with coordinator permission
ADVANCED SCIENCE ELECTIVE
Developmental Biology (Biology 372)
Cell Physiology (Biology 341)
Biochemistry (Chemistry 379)
Topics in Physics (Physics 390)
Neuropsychology (Psychology 385)
Comparative Psychology (Psychology 382)
Another appropriate neuroscience course with coordinator permission
ELECTIVE OUTSIDE NATURAL SCIENCE
Check with coordinator
CAPSTONE SEMINAR:
Designated Seminar in Biology (Biology 385 – “The Neuron”)
Designated Seminar in Psychology (Psychology 390)
Other designated seminars in Chemistry or Biology or Psychology
NOTES:
1) Nearly all courses have prerequisites. Plan ahead!
2) Capstone should be taken with or after final core course.
Midsagittal view of a Sheep brain
