| Catalog Description: An introduction to the nervous system and behavior that explores the philosophical and historical development of the most fundamental issues in neuroscience. Emphasis will be placed on the experiments and methodology that most influenced our understanding of the nervous system, and the close relationship between technological advances and the development of neuroscience. Topics include study of the mind/body problem, localization of brain function, neural representation of knowledge, and consciousness. Laboratory study of the chemical, electrical, and cognitive functions of the nervous system will be included. Also listed as Psychology 95. Team-taught by The Claremont Colleges Neuroscience faculty. |
