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BIO 177: Genes, Brains, and Behavior

Units: 4

Physiological systems underlying animal behavior, including the genetic basis for normal and abnormal behaviors. Topics include: history of behavioral genetics; nature vs. nurture; genetic model systems including worms, flies, and mice; molecular mechanisms underlying behavioral phenotypes; gene regulation in behavioral change; circuits; genetics of human behavior and psychiatric disorders.

Course Details
Repeats Allowed for Credit: 1

Discussion included
Normal Letter Grade only

GE Requirements
  • Approaches to Knowledge: Natural Science
  • Badge: Scientific Method
  • Upper Division: Crossroads

Requisites and Restrictions
Prerequisite Courses: BIO 110
Prerequisite Courses with Concurrent Option: BIO 161 or BIO 170 or PSY 181 or COGS 144
Instructor Permission Required: No


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