Prerequisites: None; Recommended: BIOL 101 and PSYC 101.
This course will introduce students to basic concepts and the variety of topics in the field of neuroscience, including neuroanatomy (gross and cellular), neurophysiology, the neural basis of behavior, malfunctions due to disease and injury, and methods used to study these areas, laying a foundation for advanced coursework in neuroscience.
Outcomes: Knowledge of the organization of the nervous system, neural processes underlying cognitive functioning and behavior, and awareness of research methods and techniques for advancing the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience.
This course will introduce students to basic concepts and the variety of topics in the field of neuroscience, including neuroanatomy (gross and cellular), neurophysiology, the neural basis of behavior, malfunctions due to disease and injury, and methods used to study these areas, laying a foundation for advanced coursework in neuroscience.
Outcomes: Knowledge of the organization of the nervous system, neural processes underlying cognitive functioning and behavior, and awareness of research methods and techniques for advancing the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience.