PS 304 - physiological Psychology 4

Institution:

Skidmore College

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Description:

A theoretical and empirical introduction to behavioral neuroscience. Emphasis will be on animal methods used to understand various psychological processes, including anxiety, drug reward, spatial cognition, and hunger. Laboratory sessions are used to test the effect of various pharmacological compounds on animal behavior. Students are expected to interact with and experiment on rodent subjects. Extensive scientific writing is a critical aspect of the course. Three hours of lecture, two hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: NS101 and PS217. H. Lopez

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.skidmore.edu/

Phone Number:

(518) 580-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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