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NEURAL BASIS OF COMMUNICATION

CS&D 210
Course Description

Considers the neural basis for communicative behaviors. Provides understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and physiopathy of the central and peripheral nervous systems as they relate to normal and disordered communication.

Prerequisites

Sophomore standing

Satisfies
Credits

3

Offered

Spring

Grade Point Average
3.46

-1.92% from Historical

Completion Rate
96.53%

-0.81% from Historical

A Rate
50.29%

-7.99% from Historical

Class Size
173

22.89% from Historical

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