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BEHAVIORAL NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY SEMINAR

NEURODPT/PSYCH/ZOOLOGY 674
Course Description

Behavior results from a complex interplay among hormones, the brain, and environmental factors. Behaviors and their underlying neural substrates have evolved in response to specific environmental conditions, resulting in vast species diversity in behavioral and neuroendocrine solutions to environmental problems. Designed to explore the primary literature on the neuroendocrine underpinnings of behavior spanning from feeding to sex differences in complex social behaviors. A range of taxonomic groups will be discussed, including (but not limited to) mammals, birds, and fish.

Prerequisties

BIOLOGY/ZOOLOGY 101 , BIOLOGY/BOTANY/ZOOLOGY 151 , BIOCORE 383 or graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Every Other Fall

Grade Point Average
4

0.7% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
100%

5.88% from Historical

Class Size
9

-25% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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