PS 305A - Behavioral Neuroscience

Institution:

Merrimack College

Subject:

Description:

Examination of the relationship between the nervous system and behavior, with special emphasis on higher cognitive functions and the central nervous system. In addition to low-level visual and somatosensory perception, topics include the neurophysiology of memory, language, functional lateralization, mental illnesses, sleep, and dreaming. Prerequisite: BI 106A or consent of the instructor. Co-requisite: PS210A. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three lecture hours and one laboratory period a week.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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