BCSC 110: Neural Foundations of Behavior

Cross-listed: BCSC 110-01 (P), CVSC 110-01, PSYC 110-01
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Introduces the structure and organization of the brain, and its role in perception, movement, thinking, and other behavior. Topics include the brain as a special kind of computer, localization of function, effects of brain damage and disorders, differences between human and animal brains, sex differences, perception and control of movement, sleep, regulation of body states and emotions, and development and aging. No prerequisites.