NSCI 322
From Order to Disorder(s): The Role of Genes & the Environment in Psychopathology Fall 2022
Division III
Cross-listed PSYC 312 / NSCI 322
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This course examines how experimental methods in neuroscience can be used to understand the role of nature (genes) and nurture (the environment) in shaping the brain and behavior. In particular, we will explore how neuroscience informs our understanding of psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia. We will investigate the biological underpinning of these disorders as well as their treatments. Readings will include human studies as well as work based on animal models. Topics will include: the ways in which environmental and genetic factors shape risk and resiliency in the context of psychiatric disease, the neural circuits and peripheral systems that contribute to psychopathology, and the mechanisms through which interventions may act. In the laboratory component of the course, students will gain hands-on experience in using animal models to study complex behavior and their associated neural mechanisms.
The Class: Format: seminar
Limit: 19
Expected: 19
Class#: 1587
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation: class presentations, participation in discussions, two article previews (1-2 pages each), literature review (5 pages), research project proposal (5 pages), oral presentation of project proposal.
Prerequisites: PSYC 212 (same as BIOL 212 or NSCI 201)
Enrollment Preferences: Psychology majors and Neuroscience concentrators
Distributions: Division III
Notes: This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
PSYC 312 Division III NSCI 322 Division III
Attributes: BIGP Courses
NSCI Group B Electives
PSYC Area 1 - Behavioral Neuroscience

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