PSY 2034 - Laboratory Methods in Biopsychology

Institution:

Manhattanville College

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Description:

This lab-based course will review often-used methods employed in biopsychology laboratory research. The initial portion of the course will cover animal care and handling issues, stereotaxic and other surgical techniques, brain lesions, drug preparation and administration, and basic histological and light microscopy methods. This will be followed by a review of various behavioral methods used by biopsychologists in assessing learning, memory, eating, drinking, analgesia, locomotion, motor strength and activity, and drug dependence and tolerance. (The maximum number of registrants is 10; work with laboratory animals is required.) Recommended: PSY 1004: Fundamentals of Psychology. ( Offering is tentative based on student interest.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.manhattanville.edu

Phone Number:

(914) 694-2200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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