200. Introduction to Animal Behavior
3 hours Most recent syllabus
An introduction to the mechanisms and evolution of animal behavior. Among the topics to be considered are: the historical development of the field of ethology, the development and genetics of behavior, the role of the nervous system in generating behavior; instinct and learning, communication, mating systems, and social behavior. Prerequisite: NSCI 201or 204,or BIOL 118 or 120, or PSYCH 100, or ANTH 102. Enrollment Limit: 40.
Ms. McCormick
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201. The Brain: An Introduction to Neuroscience
3 hours Most recent syllabus
An introductory course in neuroscience that familiarizes students with concepts and information central to work in the neurosciences. Students will learn the basics of brain structure and function at molecular, cellular and systems levels. This foundation will be used to explore a number of behavioral and applied topics. Neuroscience majors should take the accompanying laboratory course (NSCI 211). Prerequisite: BIOL 118, or at least sophomore standing, or consent of instructor. Notes: Neuroscience and Psychology majors given priority. Students cannot receive credit for both NSCI 201 and NSCI 204. Enrollment Limit: 75.
Ms. Bianchi, Mr. Braford
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204. Human Neurobiology
3 hours Most recent syllabus
An introductory course in neuroscience that familiarizes students with concepts and information central to work in the neurosciences and emphasizes the relationship of cellular and physiological processes to human behavior. Neuroscience majors should take the laboratory that accompanies this course (NSCI 211). Prerequisite: BIOL 118, or at least sophomore standing, or consent of instructor. Notes: Neuroscience and Psychology majors given priority. Students cannot receive credit for both NSCI 201 and NSCI 204. Enrollment Limit: 75.
Mr. Smith
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211. Neuroscience Laboratory
2 hours Most recent syllabus
This laboratory exposes students to a variety of research techniques employed by neuroscientists: neuroanatomical procedures for staining and examining brain tissue; physiological procedures for recording the electrical activity of nerve cells; as well as commonly used techniques used to explore brain-behavior relationships (lesions, electrical and chemical stimulation). Some labs use computer simulations. Prerequisite: Previous or current enrollment in NSCI 201 or NSCI 204. Notes: CR/NE or P/NP grading. Neuroscience, and Psychology majors given priority. Enrollment Limit: 12.
Ms. Bianchi, Ms. McCormick, Mr. Smith
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