Valid & Invalid Reasoning

Formal logic and informal logic. The study of abstract logic together with the construction and deconstruction of everyday arguments. Logical symbolism and operations, deduction and induction, consistency and inconsistency, paradoxes and puzzles. Examples drawn from law, philosophy, politics, literary criticism, computer science, history, commercials, mathematics, economics and the popular press.

Res Comp Nsc: Soc Behavior

Topic: Social Behavior Analysis Social animals communicate to compete, find mates, tend to offspring, and myriad other needs. This communication occurs via signals – actions or structures that carry information to a receiver. In this computational lab we will explore the expression, limits, and individual variation in set of signals known as performance signals from acoustic and video data sets.

Sem: T-Target Deliv Nerv Sys

With so many macromolecules, cells, and tissues in the human body, how do we ensure our therapeutics get to the correct nervous system target? To answer this question, we discuss the challenge of delivering therapeutics to the brain and discuss strategies for targeted delivery. Throughout the semester, you will apply this knowledge as you take on the role of neural engineer to develop your own therapeutic for targeted delivery to the nervous system target of your choice.

Sem: T-Plastic Brain

“Biology gives you a brain. Life turns it into a mind.” This line from Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides raises a fundamental question in neuroscience: how does experience shape our brain and behavior? In this seminar, students will explore the molecular, physiological, and behavioral mechanisms of “critical periods”: temporary epochs across development characterized by heightened experience-dependent neural plasticity. Discussions will focus on how early life experience shapes neural circuits involved in vision, communication, and navigation. Permission from the instructor required.

Sem: T-Environmental Neurosci

We live in a world where there is constant exposure to harmful contaminants in our environments. In this interdisciplinary course, we will explore the chemical and physical properties of pollutants and how they interact with the nervous system at a cellular and molecular level. We will consider the effects on the human nervous system as well as the nervous systems of species in different ecosystems and the larger implications. Students will engage with literature, propose a small-scale research project, and present their work in a talk for a broad audience.

Expermntl Methods Lab

Lab section. A laboratory course exploring anatomical research methods, neurochemical techniques, behavioral testing, design of experiments and data analysis. Prerequisites: CHM 111 or 118, and PSY 130 or NSC/PSY 110 (can be taken concurrently) or permission of the instructor. Not open to seniors. Enrollment limited to 16.

Expermntl Methods in Neurosc

A laboratory course exploring anatomical research methods, neurochemical techniques, behavioral testing, design of experiments and data analysis. Prerequisites: CHM 111 or 118, and PSY 130 or NSC 125or NSC 210 (can be taken concurrently) or permission of the instructor. Not open to seniors. Enrollment limited to 16.

Clinical Neuroscience

Same as NSC 130. Introduction to brain-behavior relations in humans and other species. An overview of anatomical, neural, hormonal and neurochemical bases of behavior in both normal and clinical cases. Major topics include the biological basis of sexual behavior, sleep, emotions, depression, schizophrenia, autism, ADHD and neurological disorders. The course focuses on clinical cases in human neuroscience. Open to entering students.

Chinese Music Ensemble

This course introduces students to the modern Chinese ensemble and a variety of Chinese music styles. The course is designed to be hands-on and experiential, encouraging students to explore the basic ideas of Chinese music and culture through weekly rehearsals, practices, and performances. One rehearsal per week; at least one concert per semester. Open by audition or permission of the director. S/U only. Limited to 18.
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