NEU1100 Integrative Neuroscience

Integrative Neuroscience provides students with a broad, scoping view of "what is neuroscience?" and "how does neuroscience relate across the breadth of the arts and sciences?". The course presents students with foundational concepts related to neuroscience in the disciplines of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, Exercise Science, and/or Psychology, as well as how neuroscience functions as both a basic and applied science and enhances our understanding of humanity and human diversity.

Credits

4 sh

Course Types

Science

Offered

• Fall
• Spring

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will reflect on the development of neuroscientific facts and knowledge across disciplines through a diverse history of scientific observations and experimentation.
2. Students will be able to describe fundamental neuroscience knowledge based in biology, psychology, chemistry, and other associated disciplines on the molecular, cellular, organismal, and systems scale.
3. Students will identify and describe how neuroscience improves our understanding of human diversity and apply that understanding to real-world situations.
4. Students will improve communication and collaboration through participation in group work and class discussions with peers, faculty, and/or invited guests.