PSY 332: Behavioral Neuroscience

Syllabus

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Section 1 Fundamentals of Neuroscience

Introduction to behavioral neuroscience concepts and methods

Basic structure of the human nervous system

Brain development powerpoint slides

Chapter 2 slides

Cells of the nervous system and neural networks

 

 

Section 2 Sensory Systems and Perception

Visual system and perception

Auditory system and audiovocal communication

Somatosensory systems and pain

 

Section 3 Sensorimotor Integration and Behavioral Control

Reflex and voluntarily movements

Arousal and activity-sleep cycles

Hormones and sexual behavior

 

 

Section 4 Adaptive Behavior and Brain Disorders

Thirst, hunger and reinforcement

Learning and memory

Brain disorders