The chemistry and pharmacology of the nervous system are examined in depth using current journal articles. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory. This course is also listed as CHEM 383 and PSYC 383. The physiology of the nervous system is examined in depth, using current journal articles. The course includes guest speakers from other universities.
Laboratory exercises teach dissection and electrophysiological recording techniques.
This course is also listed as BIOL 384 and PSYC 384. The topic varies from term to term. Students are expected to study a topic in depth and to participate in original empirical work in this area. Three classes and one laboratory per week. This course is open to junior and senior psychology and neuroscience concentrators and to others by permission.