Introduction to the Neurosciences

This team-taught interdisciplinary course will introduce students to the study of neuroscience and the biological basis of behavior. Students will learn how the anatomy and cellular function of the brain and nervous system underlie thought and behavior. Students will also be exposed to the methods used to study the brain and will gain proficiency in analyzing the scientific literature and communicating scientific ideas. Prerequisite or co-requisite(s): CHEM 101 or CHEM 105 or CHEM 106 and PSYC 101.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland reserves the right to provide some or all of the course content through alternative methods of course delivery, including remote methods of delivery, and it reserves the right to change the method of delivery at any time before or during the academic term, in the event of a health or safety emergency or similar situation when it determines, in its sole discretion, that such change is necessary and in the best interests of the College and the campus community.