Biology of Behavior. 3 credits, 3 contact hours

Catalog description

Pre or Corequisite: PSY 210 . This course provides a general introduction to the underlying biological principles and mechanisms that give rise to complex human behaviors. Topics include neurons, neural communication, brain structure and function, processing in sensory systems, cognitive neuroscience, and neural and hormonal influences on health and emotion. This course focuses on emerging methods and approaches to an integrated understanding of complex behavior, with an emphasis on applications for STEM professional practice.