PSY 213: Introduction to Behavioral Neuroscience

Upon successful completion students should be able to:

• Identify the brain’s neuroanatomy and its functions throughout the nervous system to understand behavior and mental processes.
• Use the human sensory system to understand the biology of sleep and the role of the visual system, and the functions of sustaining life.
• Use an understanding of neurophysiology principles to associate the effects of psychopharmacology on human development and, pathological behavior.
• Evaluate and understand the role of brain functioning in the development, diagnosis, and treatment of brain-based disorders
• Apply an understanding of brain functioning to the conduct of one’s own life.
• Apply this knowledge to abilities including attention, learning, perception of others and decision making.