Colgate University

First-Year Course Offerings — Fall 2022

NEUR 170   Introduction to Neuroscience
Credits1
RestrictionsNo 2024 2023 Instr perm req during Drop/Add
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
Core Area
Area of InquiryNatural Sciences & Mathematics
Liberal Arts Practices
RecommendedAP Chemistry or Biology, CHEM 101/111, BIOL 101, or BIOL 182 is strongly recommended. Prospective neuroscience majors should complete this course by the end of the sophomore year.

In this introduction to the neuroscience major, relationships between brain and behavior are examined at a variety of levels, including neurochemical, neurophysiological, physiological, and cognitive functioning. This course does not normally count towards the psychological science major.