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Course Info for PSYC - 261 - 02, Fall 2022
Class number: 2373 Title: Brain and Behavior Department: Psychology
Career: Undergraduate Component: Lecture Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 35 Current enrollment: 34 Available seats: 1
Start date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 End date: Wednesday, December 21, 2022 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: MWF: 10:00AM-10:50AM, MECC - 220 Instructor(s): Seraphin, Sally
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101 or Biology 140 or Biology 181 or Biology 182 or Biology 183.
Distribution Requirement: Meets Natural Science Requirement
Note: 5 seats reserved for senior PSYC or NESC majors. 10 seats reserved for junior PSYC or NESC majors. 20 seats reserved for sophomores.
Course Description:
A basic study of the structure and function of the mammalian nervous system with a comprehensive analysis of the biological bases of major classes of behavior. Specific topics include: neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, sensory and motor system functioning, motivated behaviors, learning and memory, emotions, sex, and language. Enrollment in laboratory limited. (1.25 course credits with optional laboratory) The course is designed for declared or intended psychology and neuroscience majors.