NSC 305 - Hormones & Behavior

Course unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): BIO 165 From Ecosystems to Organisms or permission of the instructor
In this course, we will examine the bidirectional relationship between the nervous system and the endocrine system - how does the brain regulate hormone secretion? How do hormones alter processes within the brain? We will explore how these interactions regulate physiology and behavior across vertebrates. Focusing on the structure and function of the neuroendocrine system, we will discuss neuroendocrine control of a wide variety of processes, including reproduction, appetite, biological rhythms, aggression, and stress responses Through labs, lectures, and class discussions you will become familiar with the modern behavioral neuroendocrinology “technical toolkit” and conversant in the basic elements of experimental design.