NROSCI 1042 - NEUROCHEMICAL BASIS OF BEHAVIOR

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Neurochemistry is the study of the many chemicals - neurotransmitters, neuromodulators, hormones, and more - that influence the brain and nervous system. This class will focus on understanding the role of various neurochemicals in normal (and some abnormal) behavior, from behaviors that seem simple - like eating and sleeping - to complex cognition and social behavior. After an initial unit on neurochemical structure, classification, and signaling pathways, we will segue into topics including sleep and circadian rhythms; sex and social status; reward pathways and addiction; and decision-making. We will also examine the neurochemical basis of selected psychiatric disorders.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: NROSCI 1000 or 1003 (MIN GRADE: ‘B-‘); PLAN: Neuroscience (BS or MN)

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