Principles of Behavioral Neuroscience

Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisites: course 100A, Life Sciences 2 or 7A or 15. Not open to students with credit for course M117A (or Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology M175A or Neuroscience M101A or Physiological Science M180A). Designed for juniors/seniors. Nervous system anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and their relationship to behavior. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
8.3 / 10
Organization
8.3 / 10
Time
5-10 hrs/week
Overall
6.7 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A-

    This class isn't as hard as it could be made out to be. His tests were online for me. However, they are very detailed so you have to rewatch lectures and take very detailed notes on what he says so you can reference it for online tests. Other than that the material is interesting!

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: B-

    This class was TOUGH. I had to go and rewatch all lectures and still did horribly

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: B+

    Discussion sections had attendance required. Midterms and final taken online with open note. Weekly quizzes. Overall the class was difficult as the professor has a specific way to present the information, but once you understand what's going on, it feels easier.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Lectures were very helpful, there are recordings but you should attend. I got an A fairly easily with attending lecture. Exams were given online, originally through MATLAB but then through Canvas after technical difficulties.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: B

    Exams were online but even then it was low-key hard. You had to pay attention to everything the professor said.

Course

Instructor
Hugh Tad Blair
Previously taught
24S 23S 18W 17S 16Su 16W 14F

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance not required

  • 2 midterms

  • Finals week final

  • 80% recommend the textbook