BIO-316 BRAINWORKS

This is a survey course intended for non-science majors. Two-hours lecture and two-hours laboratory weekly that meets the distribution requirement for science. The course will explore the neuroscience of perception shaped by sensory acquisition focusing on communication and interaction with others; as well as explore the possible response behaviors under normal circumstances and under altered states. Although the course will focus on human-human interaction, other organisms will also be discussed. The course includes reading excerpts from review research papers, books, news media, class discussion, student presentation and laboratory experiments. Credits do not count toward Biology major or minor. Pre-requisites ENG 111 and MAT at 100 level. Co-requisite: BIO 316L(Fall,Spring).

Credits

3

Distribution

Biology

Offered

FS