Director: Kevin Holloway;

Participating Faculty: Abigail A. Baird^b (Psychology), N Jay Bean (Psychology), Carol A. Christensen (Cognitive Science ), John Mark Cleaveland (Psychology), Kelli A. Duncan (Biology), Janet Gray(Psychology), Kevin Holloway (Psychology), John H. Long, Jr. (Biology), Kathleen M. Susman (Biology), Susan Trumbetta (Psychology), Bojana Zupan (Psychology);

^b On leave 2015/16, second semester

Neuroscience and Behavior is an interdisciplinary program which applies the perspectives and techniques of both biology and psychology to the study of the brain and behavior. Neuroscientists are interested in how the interactions of brain, body, and environment contribute to animal (including human) behavior. Neuroscientists study the structure and function of the nervous system, the development and evolution of neural and behavioral systems, and interactions among behavior, environment, physiology, and heredity.

This program is ideal for those students with interests in the biological and psychological sciences. A concentration in Neuroscience and Behavior can prepare students for graduate study in biology, psychology, or the neurosciences.

Programs

Major

• •  Neuroscience and Behavior Major

Approved Courses

• •  Neuroscience and Behavior Program Approved Courses

Courses

Neuroscience and Behavior

• •  NEUR 201 - Neuroscience and Behavior
• •  NEUR 229 - Research Methods in Learning and Behavior
• •  NEUR 241 - Principles of Physiological Psychology
• •  NEUR 243 - Topics in Physiological Psychology
• •  NEUR 249 - Research Methods in Physiological Psychology
• •  NEUR 290 - Field Work
• •  NEUR 298 - Independent Work
• •  NEUR 301 - Seminar in Neuroscience and Behavior
• •  NEUR 399 - Senior Independent Work