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PSY 3150 - Behavioral Neuroscience

Credits: 4
Examines the relationship between the neurophysiology of the brain and cognition. Topics include the neurophysiology of vision, touch, learning, memory, sleep, mental illness, hemispheric functions, and consciousness. The role of neuronal plasticity in altering brain structure and function after injury or learning is given special emphasis. Lab work will demonstrate principles discussed in class.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 1100  and BIO 1106 .
Corequisite(s): PSY 2110  or permission of instructor.
Fulfills: SOSC requirement in LS Core.
This course has separate lecture and laboratory components.