This course offers a broad introduction to the field of neuroscience, exploring the structure and function of the nervous system from cellular and molecular mechanisms to cognitive and behavioral processes. Students will examine how diverse approaches and techniques are used to study the brain. This course lays the groundwork for understanding the biological basis of behavior and the interdisciplinary nature of neuroscience through real-world examples, hands-on learning, and group work.

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 32

Prerequisites: Fulfillment of the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) component of the Quantitative Reasoning & Data Literacy requirement. Not open to students who have taken PSYC 219 except by permission of the instructor.

Distribution Requirements: EC - Epistemology and Cognition; NPS - Natural and Physical Sciences

Typical Periods Offered: Fall and Spring

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall; Spring