PSY 3521 INTRODUCTION TO THE NEUROSCIENCES
An interdisciplinary course which provides an introduction to the nervous and endocrine systems. It also will provide an understanding of the basis of human behavior in the context of group activity and social behavior. The course will feature a lecture portion which targets the cellular basis of neural function using animal model systems. In addition the course will provide student groups in the class with the opportunity to highlight the underpinnings of certain human activities and clinical pathologies. The laboratory will provide hand-on experiences as well as demonstrations, focusing on the physiology of the nervous system.