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NPS 5110 - Biological Bases of Behavior: Neuroscience

(3 Credits)

Starting with a general exploration of the intrauterine development of the neural tube and crest, the course explores the anatomical and physiological foundation of the nervous system within a developmental context. It provides a general overview of the chemical basis of behavior. The lectures will mostly address normal neurological development and functioning, but will make reference of the clinical and learning implications of various endogenous and exogenous abnormalities such as genetic and neurodevelopmental variations and morphological abnormalities. The sensory, motor and arousal systems will be examined in detail.