NRSC 3800 Readings in Neuroscience

One-hour seminar class in which students discuss research articles published in recent editions of neuroscience-related journals. The purpose of the class is to introduce students to current issues in neuroscience, as well as to gain a deeper understanding of methods and topics in the field. Students will develop an annotated bibliography of
current issues that they can use for their future research.

Registration Name

Readings in Neuroscience

Lecture Hours

1

Lab Hours

0

Credits

1

Prerequisite

PSYC 1101, PSYC 2202, NRSC 4300

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Explain how changes in brain function relate to symptoms of common neurological conditions and mental disorders
2. Identify a disorder or disease based on a set of symptoms and by a description of a “disorder” brain function
3. Synthesize information into a larger understanding of the relationship of how brain and behavior inform our self-identity