PSY 3710 - Behavioral Neuroscience

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Fulfills Biological/Cognitive Psychology requirement for Psychology majors. Introduction to how the structure and function of the brain and the nervous system relate to specific psychological processes and overt behaviors including cognitive functions, sensory and motor systems, emotions, regulatory behaviors, reproductive behaviors, and psychopathology. Completion of PSY 3000 and 3010 is recommended before enrolling in this course. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the structure and function of the nervous system, and explain how it contributes to complex behaviour. 2. Evaluate different methods of behavioural neuroscience research, and apply that knowledge to topics relevant to behavioral neuroscience. 3. Explain phenomena such as sensory processing, learning and memory, sleep, emotions. 4. Apply principles of behavioral neuroscience to the etiology and treatment of a variety of psychological disorders. Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 (Grade C or higher); or BIOL 1610 (Grade C or higher); AND PSY 1010 (Grade C or higher); or instructor permission. FA, SP

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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