Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience (206-0-21)
Instructors
Justin Emmanuel Brown
Meeting Info
Technological Institute L211: Mon, Wed, Fri 1:00PM - 1:50PM
Overview of class
NEUROSCI 206 introduces broad topics in neuroscience with an emphasis on structure and function of the mammalian central nervous system. In the first section of class you will learn how specific neural circuits contribute to the perception of touch, taste, smell, and hearing. In the second section of class, you will learn about how specific neural circuits contribute to vision and movement. In the final section of class, you will learn how specific neural circuits contribute to diverse cognitive processes including emotion, attention, memory, and speech. As new topics are introduced, you will learn about related research.
Registration Requirements
Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 202-0 or NEUROSCI 311-0 or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
Learning Objectives
By completing this course, you will learn neuroscience vocabulary, basic anatomy of the central nervous system, methods used to study the nervous system and their strengths and limitations, and historical perspectives and recent developments in neuroscience research. This core knowledge will provide a foundation for advanced coursework that delves more deeply into specific topics in neuroscience.
Teaching Method
Lectures; discussion of research articles.
Evaluation Method
Two midterms and final exam (will be held during finals week).
Class Materials (Required)
Neuroscience, 7th Edition by Dale Purves et al.
ISBN -13: 978-0197616246, ISBN-10:0197616240 cost new $164.99 electronic versions are also allowed.
Class Materials (Suggested)
none
Class Notes
Prerequisite: Students must have completed NEUROSCI 202-0 or NEUROSCI 311-0 or BIOL_SCI 302-0 to register for this course.
Open to any student who meets the prerequisites beginning on February 24, 2024.
Final exam will be held in class on date and time specified on the finals schedule.
Class Attributes
Natural Sciences Distro Area