Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience

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Introduces the major concepts in behavioral neuroscience. Surveys the role of the brain and nervous system in behavior and psychological functioning with particular focus on the basics of nervous system signaling, the sensory and motor systems as well as the neural bases of substance abuse, psychopathology, learning, memory, emotion, sleep, and language. Prerequisite: ( WR 115 and RD 115 ) or IRW 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement, and PSY 201AZ or ( BI 112 or BI 120 or BI 121 or BI 231 or BI 232 ). Audit available.