BIONB 4370

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BIONB 4370
Neural Circuits of Motivated Behavior

Course information provided by the 2018-2019 Catalog.

This class examines the neural circuits of motivated behavior. We will critically read and discuss classic and current papers in this subject. Topics may include the neural substrates of goal-directed behavior, threat avoidance and escape, homeostatic behaviors such as eating and drinking, social behavior, and cost-benefit decision making.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 and permission of instructor. 

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: 25 students.

Outcomes

  • Students will be able to critically read and understand the primary literature in motivated behavior.
  • Students will be able to discuss the major current and historical debates in the field.
  • Students will be able to identify questions raised in the scientific literature and use these questions to develop hypotheses.
  • Students will be able to design experiments to test their hypotheses.

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG, PBS-AS)

When Offered Spring (offered alternate years).

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 16156 BIONB 4370   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIONB 2220.