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PSYCH 337 - Hormones and Behavior
Section: 001
Term: WN 2018
Subject: Psychology (PSYCH)
Department: LSA Psychology
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Credits:
3
Requirements & Distribution:
BS, NS
Waitlist Capacity:
unlimited
Consent:
With permission of instructor.
Cost:
50-100
Enforced Prerequisites:
PSYCH 230.
BS:
This course counts toward the 60 credits of math/science required for a Bachelor of Science degree.
Repeatability:
May not be repeated for credit.
Primary Instructor:
Cummings,Jennifer A

Description

This course will discuss hormonal influences on animal behavior. The relationship between hormones, brain and behavior will be discussed in a variety of species. We will discuss both the diversity in nature, as well as the common threads that govern interactions between hormones and behavior in all animals. Behaviors to be discussed include (but are not limited to) hormonal influences on sexual behavior, parental behavior, learning and memory, thirst, feeding, cognitive functions, stress responses and biological rhythms.

Course Requirements:

Grades will be based on the results of two exams (60%), the grades you receive on in-class presentations (25%), and attendance/participation (15%).

Intended Audience:

Students majoring in Biopsychology or BCN.

Class Format:

Two 90-minutes periods per week comprised of lecture, in-class discussions, activities, and participation within small or large groups.

Schedule

PSYCH 337 - Hormones and Behavior
Schedule Listing
001 (LEC)
P
17745
Open
1
 
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TuTh 1:00PM - 2:30PM2548 CCL

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