SOC 417 Behavioral Neuroscience
This course is designed to build upon intermediate concepts in biopsychology addressed in earlier classes. Beginning with reviews of cerebral geography, students will enhance their understanding of brain structure as it relates to cognitive and behavioral function. This is an instructor facilitated, seminar-style, course that explores topics such as neuroanatomy, neuronal communication, neurochemical (neurotransmitters, hormones, etc.) influences, visual sensation and perception, sleep and waking states, sexual behavior, brain lateralization, language, and neuropsychiatric disorders.
Prerequisites for undergraduate students: General Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and the counseling/social work core of the Freshmen/Sophomore years, or the permission of the advisor of your program.