PSY 3570 - Neuropsychology

Goals: To provide an understanding of the role of the brain in emotion, sleep, learning and memory, language, sexual behavior, aggression, and psychopathology.

Content: Neural mechanisms, subcortical function, basic neuroendocrinology, drug effects and brain functions, models of pathology in schizophrenia and depression, and hemispheric specialization and language.

Prerequisites: PSY 1330, PSY 1350, and PSY 1430 are strongly recommended.

Credits: 4 credits