BIO 5360 Neural Basis Behavior

Approaches topics in brain-behavior integration from a biological viewpoint. Lecture material is divided into three segments: First, general principles of behavior are discussed with emphasis on the differences between natural behaviors and experimental behaviors typically observed in the laboratory. Second, a brief overview of neuroscience is presented with emphasis on understanding how neural circuits are constructed and the role of neurotransmitters in brain function. Finally, specific behaviors are analyzed with respect to the neural circuitry responsible for their action. Lecture only. Prerequisite(s): A neuroscience and a behavior course or permission of the instructor
Credits: 3.0