BIONB 4550

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BIONB 4550
Molecular and Neural Basis of Decision Making

Course information provided by the 2021-2022 Catalog.

This course will examine the neural and molecular mechanisms of decision making across a variety of animal species and humans. The course involves the critical reading and discussion of classic and contemporary papers in this subject. Topics will include the neural mechanisms of motivation, attention, working memory, risk taking and neuroeconomics.


Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIONB 2220.

Outcomes

  • Investigate the molecular and neural mechanism regulating decision making in the nervous system.
  • Critically read and comprehend primary literature.
  • Understand general concepts of how the nervous system works and to discuss these concepts verbally.
  • Learn how to design experiments to test scientific hypothesis.

Distribution Category (PBS-AS, BIO-AS)

When Offered Spring.

Comments Offered in even-numbered years only.

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 17291 BIONB 4550   LEC 001

    • TR Corson-Mudd W358
    • Jan 24 - May 10, 2022

    • Yapici, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 and permission of instructor.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)