Course Details
Country:
Ecuador
Institution:
Universidad San Francisco de Quito
Course Title:
Brain and Behavior
Course Number:
MED-4087E
Course Description:
Brain and behavior is an introductory course on how nervous systems modulate animal behavior. The 8-week course will cover the simplest nervous systems in invertebrates to the most complex mammal brains. Along with the nervous system analysis students will be exposed to neural basis of predatory and sensory behaviors, from individual hunters to hierarchical societies of animals. Although the class focuses on non-human animals, there will be some examples of interesting human behavior. Students should have a strong grasp on basic neurophysiological cellular mechanisms.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
NEUR 461
Attachment Files:
Syllabus-MED-4087E.pdf
