PSYCH 381

1. The brain, experience, and behavior

Students will develop an understanding of how the brain influences human experience and behavior, integrating empirical evidence with reflection on spirituality, moral responsibility, and the nature of human experience. Measurement: Quizzes and/or exams on assigned textbook reading, lectures, and class discussions and written reports and/or in-class presentations of self-selected articles from the scientific literature.

2. Scientific methods and behavioral neurobiology

Students will identify and critically evaluate scientific methods used in behavioral neurobiology and cognitive neuroscience, with attention to experimental design, data interpretation, and ethical research practices. Measurement: Quizzes and/or exams on assigned textbook reading, lectures, and class discussions and written reports and/or in-class presentations of self-selected articles from the scientific literature.

3. Diseases, trauma, drug usage, hormones, and genes

Students will apply neuroscientific concepts and research findings to understand the biological bases of diseases, trauma, drug use, hormonal influences, and genetic factors, with attention to ethical considerations, human dignity, and societal impact. Measurement: Quizzes and/or exams on assigned textbook reading, lectures, and class discussions and written reports and/or in-class presentations of self-selected articles from the scientific literature.