NSCI 462 - Neural Basis of Communication

Credit(s): 3

NEURAL BASIS OF COMMUNICATION
Component: Lecture
Communication is a fundamental component of our daily lives and depends on our ability to transmit and detect auditory signals. In this introductory course, we will delve into various aspects of social communication in humans as well as other animal species. The course has an interdisciplinary nature and will address interesting questions related to the neural basis of signal detection and processing, the aspects of the signals to which animals respond, and the evolutionary mechanisms that have shaped communication.
Repeatable for Credit: N Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option

PREREQ: NSCI 320 or PSYC 314. RESTRICTIONS: Open to NSCI, PSYC, CGSC, and BISC majors

General Education Objectives:
GE1A: Read Critically GE1B: Analyze Arguments and Information GE5C: Reason Scientifically