Integrative Biology 163 Brain, Behavior, and Environment

Catalog Description : How do experiences and exposures get “under the skin” to impact human development? This course takes a research approach to understanding how the environment can shape adult behavior. We begin a review of foundations in endocrinology, neurobiology, reproduction, and development. This sets the stage for studying the developmental impacts of exposures and experiences including nutrition, stress, immune challenges, endocrine disruption, and more. Weekly sections will be used to discuss papers, conduct investigations, analyze data, and provide peer feedback.
Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 1A and at least one of: NEU 100A, NEU 100B, PSYCH 110, or INTEGBI 132.
Credit Restriction: INTEGBI 142L, NEU 163C, NEU 163