BIOL 127. Behavioral Neuroendocrinology

This seminar examines major themes in how hormone systems in the brain influence animal behavior. A weekly journal club format allows us to understand and critique the primary literature in this field, and will include topics such as how sex steroids organize the developement of behavioral differences, the hormonal basis of animal personality, how stress hormones impact decision making, the role of peptide hormones in feeding and fasting, and other topical areas in the field. Students work in small groups to present primary articles each week and lead discussions. Occasional field trips and guest researchers enrich the instructional experience. This course serves as a Group A Neuroscience elective.
Prerequisite: BIOL 001 and 002, or their equivalents and the completion of one of the following courses: a) BIOL 030 Animal Behavior; b) BIOL 020 Animal Physiology; or c) BIOL 022 Neurobiology.
Natural sciences and engineering.
1 credit.
Spring 2024. Baugh.
Catalog chapter: Biology
Department website: https://www.swarthmore.edu/biology

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