CDL COURSE ENTRY FORM


Author: Bernice Kennedy/SUNY
Last modified by: Laura Wait/SUNY
Composed: 07/17/2003 06:53 PM
Curriculum Committee Approval Date:
Modified: 06/23/2017
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Course Number: (prefix) SMT (number) 273364 ESC 2.0 Course number: BIOL-3212 BIOL-3212Biology of the Brain

Name: Biology of the Brain
Datatel Title: (30char) Biology of the Brain

Area Coordinator: Cathy Davison Department Code: 10SH Team: SMT

Liberal Study? YES Level: UPPER Credits: 4 Prerequisite? YES
General Education Course? YES GenEd Approval Term/Year:

GenEd Area 1: 2. Natural SciencesFully or Partially: f
GenEd Area 2: Fully or Partially:



Pre-registration Information?
Course will be offered (for online course descriptions, proposed offerings for by term views and web views)
Spring 1, Fall 1		Course will be offered (for final term listings, online registration, online bookordering, web views)
Spring 1, Fall 1
First Term Offered: (Required Format: YearTerm - i.e., 2005SP)
Last Term Offered in Print Version:
Title Changes:
AC Changes: Changed from Mary Mawn 10MT TO Cathy Davison 10SH effective fall '17 term. Catalog updated 6/23/17. LWait
BK Number:

Description: Explore the structure and function of the human nervous system to understand sensory perception; movement and coordination; regulation of thirst, hunger, temperature; sleep and dreams; pain management; emotions; cognition; psychiatric disorders and the effects of drugs on the nervous system and on behavior. Build on knowledge of underlying themes and concepts of basic biology such as molecular and cellular structure, genetics and evolution. Interpret scientific literature and research as well as acquire the fundamental concepts of neurobiology relevant to contemporary issues in health and human behavior.

Prerequisites: prior college biology is required (e.g., Human Biology, General Biology or Anatomy and Physiology). In addition, strong writing and research skills are absolutely necessary for the successful completion of this advanced-level course.

This course fully meets the General Education requirement in Natural Sciences.

Generic:



Major Course Area
Science Math & Technology		Minor Course Area
Science		SLN Disciplines
Psychology
Additional Course Requirements
WWW Computer Conference		 Undergrad Certificate Association:


3


Meets General Education Requirement

Required Booknote:

Optional Booknote:


Archive Course:

genedcode for dpplanner: 2^f~8

genedfull area for dpplanner: Natural Sciences