NEUR 255
Introductory Neuroscience
Fall 2026
Topics
- Nervous system organization
- Neural cells and communication
- Sensory processing
- Motor control
- Learning and memory
- Emotion and stress
- Drugs and addiction
- Psychotherapeutic drugs
- Sleep and consciousness
Readings
- Bob Garrett, Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology, 4th ed. Sage. ISBN 9781483312415.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027
- Syllabus or course outline ↗Fall 2026