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ED PSYCH 542

THE BIOLOGICAL BASIS OF BEHAVIOR

3 credits.

Focuses on neuroscience foundational concepts relevant to clinical mental health practice, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, psychopharmacology, disease states; ontological and phylogenic neurodevelopment. Provides an overview of ethical/cultural implications of these scientific advances. Ethical/Cultural/Economic Applications.

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Requisites: Consent of instructor Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify the structures and functions of the central nervous system. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Describe the development of the central nervous system across the life span. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Describe the relationship between neuroanatomy structure and function. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Define the clinical significance and application of neuroanatomy. Audience: Graduate 5. Describe the relationship between the central nervous system and disabilities and disorders. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Describe techniques in imaging and psychophysiology. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad Learning Outcomes: 1. Identify the structures and functions of the central nervous system. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 2. Describe the development of the central nervous system across the life span. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 3. Describe the relationship between neuroanatomy structure and function. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 4. Define the clinical significance and application of neuroanatomy. Audience: Graduate 5. Describe the relationship between the central nervous system and disabilities and disorders. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad 6. Describe techniques in imaging and psychophysiology. Audience: Both Grad & Undergrad

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