CLPS 1193 - Laboratory in Genes and Behavior (formerly PSYC 1040)

Institution:

Brown University

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Description:

Laboratory course in behavioral neuroscience for advanced students of psychology or neuroscience. The goal is to gain "hans on" research experience with a variety of behavioral assays used to assess the effects of genetic mutations on behavior. Over the course of the semester, students will examine the behavioral phenotype of a mouse model of human disease. A group of transgenic mice will be compared with a group of wild type control mice on three batteries of behavioral tasks designed to test cognitive, affective, and sensorimotor behavior. Recent classes have tested mice models of Fragile X Mental Retardation, Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy, and Alzheimer's Disease. Over the course of the semester, each student will complete statistical analysis of the data and prepare a manuscript suitable for publication in a scientific journal. Prerequisites: CLPS 0410 (PSYC 0750) or NEUR 0010, and CLPS 0900 (PSYC/COGS 0090), or instructor permission. Enrollment limited to 21; not open to first year students.

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0.00 - 1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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