PSYC 249 - Brain and Behavior

Institution:

Luther College

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Description:

4 hours This course explores the biological basis of behavior through the fields of behavioral and cognitive neuroscience. The focus is on how the brain regulates human behavior, with emphasis on particular psychological topics such as developmental processes, perceptual processes, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, thinking, and disorders; as well as biological topics such as neural communication, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology. Recent research is discussed in terms of its applications to understanding human behavior and brain disorders. Prerequisite: PSYC 130. (NWL, HB)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.luther.edu

Phone Number:

(563) 387-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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