BIO 261 - Neuroscience of Exercise

Instructor
Lom

A seminar course examining the research investigating how physical activity influences the brain at multiple levels (molecular, cellular, physiology, behavioral). Emphasis is placed on developing strategies for identifying, reading, analyzing, and discussing a variety of literature on the topic (reviews, basic research, government documents, clinical research, public health studies, popular press reports, etc.). Oral communication, visual communication, and/or writing skills are also emphasized as ways to share scientific research with audiences of scientists and non-scientists.

Prerequisites & Notes
Successful completion of BIO 111/113 plus at least one other Biology course or CHE 115 are required. Restricted to sophomores and juniors.

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