PSY 4520 - Psychobiology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Psychobiology is a four credit senior-level course with a laboratory. Nerve cell conduction, neurotransmission, and neuroanatomy are investigated in the context of human cognition and behavior through lecture, discussion, neural simulation, and lab dissection. A research-based approach is used throughout the course, and students complete research projects in lab using neural simulation software. Ethical issues in brain research are integrated into discussions when relevant. Prerequisites: PSY 3710 OR BIOL 2420 (either Grade C or higher); AND PSY 3000 OR BIOL 3150 (either Grade C or higher); AND Psychology major, Psychology minor, Health Psychology minor, Biology major, or Integrated Studies major with Psychology or Biology emphasis. Corequisites: PSY 4525 or BIOL 4525. FA (even)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

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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