BIOL 408 - Neuronal Organization of Behavior

Lectures and discussions addressing behavior and sensory processing from the perspective of the neural elements involved. Topics include neuronal substrates (anatomical and physiological) of startle reflexes, locomotory behaviors, visual and auditory processing, echolocation mechanisms, calling song recognition, and the neuronal organization underlying some types of functional plasticity. (Y)

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: BIOL 317 or equivalent.

Credits: 3