NEUR 2950 - Introduction to Neuroscience

Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $15.00
Course Fee Purpose: Course fees are used to assist with the purchase of lab supplies and equipment needed to facilitate instruction of neuroscience principles and techniques.
Description: Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience, which examines the function and dysfunction of the human and animal nervous system. The course spans the major areas of neuroscience including cellular/molecular factors, neuron physiology, brain structure and function, and medical/clinical applications. The topics addressed are critical to multiple fields of study (e.g. health sciences, psychology, and zoology) and provides the skills necessary for students to succeed in upper-division courses related to the brain and behavior.
Pre-requisite(s): PSY 2710 for non-science majors; recommend some background in basic biology, chemistry, or psychology.