Psychological & Brain Sciences 391SN - S- Stress Neurobiology
Fall
2023
01
3.00
Heather Richardson
TU 4:00PM 6:30PM
UMass Amherst
83396
Morrill Sci. Ctr. (I) rm N336
hrichardson@cns.umass.edu
This course covers the neural circuits and biochemical mechanisms underlying the body's response to stress and the impact of stress on mental health. In place of a textbook, assigned readings include peer-reviewed research and review articles, with the primary focus on preclinical studies using animal models.
Open to Senior and Junior Psychology majors only. BIO151/2 & PSYCH 330/5,BIO 372 Students who have taken Biology 572 may contact the professor regarding enrollment in the course.