Fall 2026

The Biological Basis of Behavior

EDPSYCH 542 covers neuroscience foundations, neuroanatomy, and psychopharmacology for clinical mental health practice.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Tanya Novotnak

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.93 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).

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EDPSYCH 542

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Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.93 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Fall 2024: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.95 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).

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Topics

  • Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Neurodevelopment
  • Ethical and cultural implications in neuroscience

Skills

  • Understanding neuroscience foundations for clinical practice
  • Analyzing ethical and cultural implications of neuroscience

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EDPSYCH 542 · Fall 2026

The Biological Basis of Behavior

Recorded 2026-09-07
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Recorded 2026-09-07

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nvidia/Qwen3.6-35B-A3B-NVFP4
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