Psychology 891NC - S-Neurobiology/Communication

This course will emphasize the neural circuits involved in sensory and motor aspects of acoustic communication behavior. Using primary peer-reviewed literature, we will explore the wide variety of communication strategies that have evolved in the vertebrate lineage, including teleosts, amphibians, songbirds, and mammals, and explore the contemporary neuroscience methods that are used in this field. The seminar-class format will be centered on discussions and in-class presentations, concluding with a research paper.

Open to Graduate students only.