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 Chemistry/Biology 125 OR Physics 126 OR Psychology 125. Biology 125 or Chemistry/Biology 125 is strongly recommended. Counts toward major: Biology, Psychology. GE: NST, NSL. Offered Spring Semester
Approved Courses:
BIOLOGY FOUNDATION COURSES - 1 required
Intermediate Genetics (Biology 233)
Human Anatomy and Physiology (Biology 243)
Animal Physiology (Biology 247)
Invertebrate Zoology (Biology 248)
Another appropriate Biology course with director's permission
PSYCHOLOGY FOUNDATION COURSES - 1 required
Sensation and Perception (Psychology 235)
Conditioning and Learning (Psychology 236)
Cognition, Learning and Memory (Psychology 237)
Psychophysiology (Psychology 225)
Another appropriate Psychology course with director's permission
ADVANCED SCIENCE ELECTIVE - 1 required
Animal Behavior (Biology 386)
Developmental Biology (Biology 372)
Cell Physiology (Biology 341)
Neuroethology (Biology 387)
Biochemistry (Chemistry 379)
Topics in Physics (Physics 390)
Neuropsychology (Psychology 385)
Another appropriate course with director's permission
ELECTIVE OUTSIDE NATURAL SCIENCE - 1 required
Examples include:
Movement Analysis (Dance 232)
Philosophy of Mind (Philosophy 231)
Biomedical Ethics (Philosophy 250)
Biomechanics (Exercise Science 374)
Check with director for other options
CAPSTONE SEMINAR - 1 required
Designated Seminar in Biology (e.g., Biology 385, Neuroscience Seminar)
Designated Seminar in Psychology (e.g. Psychology 336, Neuroscience of Addiction; Psychology 337, Neurobiology of Learning and Memory; Psychology 338, Neurobiology of Psychopathology)
Other designated seminars in Biology, Chemistry or Psychology
NOTES:
1) Nearly all courses have prerequisites. Plan ahead!
2) Capstone should be taken with or after final core course.
