2009 Fall PSY 135-001
Bulletin Course Description Introduction to neuroscience, including: basic physiology; microstructure and anatomy of neural tissues; mechanisms of neuronal development and integration; sensory-motor control; auditory, visual, and olfactory systems; the neural foundations of animal behavior; and the evolution of nervous systems. Emphasis on the development and critical evaluation of neuronal theories of brain function using biochemical, mathematical, and/or deductive/inductive models of reasoning and experimentation. Instructor: Bilbo, LaBar or Meck
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Title FUNDAMENTALS NEUROSCI Department PSY Course Number 2009 Fall 135 Section Number 001 Primary Instructor Meck,Warren H Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
Fundamentals of Neuroscience (FUN) is a comprehensive introduction to the
integrative field of neuroscience, which covers aspects of anatomy, physiology,
biochemistry, and molecular biology. Particular emphasis on environmental
influences on brain development and synaptic plasticity.
Textbooks
Assignments
Weekly reading assignments are given for both the lecture
(textbook) and discussion section (journal articles)
portions of the course.
Exams
Three (3) exams. Each exam is comprised of two parts, a
multiple-choice, matching, and short definition component
taken from the lecture portion of the course and a series of
essay questions from the discussion section portion of the
course.
Term Papers
NA
Grade to be based on
Mean of three exams. Lecture and discussion section portions
of the exams contribute equally to grade.
