PSYC 212
Neuroscience
Fall 2024
Division III
Cross-listed
BIOL 212 / NSCI 201
Class Details
This course is designed to give an overview of the field of neuroscience progressing from a molecular level onwards to individual neurons, neural circuits, and ultimately regulated output behaviors of the nervous system. Topics include a survey of the structure and function of the nervous system, basic neurophysiology and neurochemistry, development, learning and memory, sensory and motor systems, and clinical disorders. Throughout the course, many examples from current research in neuroscience are used to illustrate the concepts being considered. The lab portion of the course will emphasize a) practical hands-on exercises that amplify the material presented in class; b) interpreting and analyzing data; c) presenting the results in written form and placing them in the context of published work; and d) reading and critiquing scientific papers.
The Class:
Format: lecture/laboratory
Limit: 72
Expected: 72
Class#: 1209
Grading: yes pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Limit: 72
Expected: 72
Class#: 1209
Grading: yes pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
Evaluation will be based on participation in discussion groups, exercises, problem sets and quizzes performed in small groups, lab reports, midterm exams, and a final exam.
Prerequisites:
PSYC 101 or BIOL 101; open to first-year students only with permission of instructor
Enrollment Preferences:
Sophomores and Biology and Psychology majors
Distributions:
Divison III
Notes:
This course is cross-listed and the prefixes carry the following divisional credit:
BIOL 212 Division III NSCI 201 Division III PSYC 212 Division III
BIOL 212 Division III NSCI 201 Division III PSYC 212 Division III
Attributes:
COGS Interdepartmental Electives
NSCI Required Courses
PSYC 200-level Courses
NSCI Required Courses
PSYC 200-level Courses
Class Grid
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PSYC 212 - 01 (F) LEC Neuroscience
PSYC 212 - 01 (F) LEC NeuroscienceDivision IIITR 9:55 am - 11:10 am
Chemistry 1231209OpenInst -
PSYC 212 - 02 (F) LAB Neuroscience
PSYC 212 - 02 (F) LAB NeuroscienceDivision IIIM 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
1210ClosedInst -
PSYC 212 - 03 (F) LAB Neuroscience
PSYC 212 - 03 (F) LAB NeuroscienceDivision IIIT 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
1211OpenInst -
PSYC 212 - 04 (F) LAB Neuroscience
PSYC 212 - 04 (F) LAB NeuroscienceDivision IIIW 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
1212ClosedInst