Integrative Biology 163 Brain, Behavior, and Environment

Notes: Formerly IB 142L
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. This course involves regular written assignments, and students enrolled in a capstone section will research a topic of their choice to develop a literature review and research proposal.
Prerequisites: BIOLOGY 1A and at least one of: NEU 100A, NEU 100B, PSYCH 110, or INTEGBI 132.
Credit Restriction: Students will receive no credit for NEU 163 after completing INTEGBI 142L.