Behavioral Neurobiology
Students in this specialty area study and examine the biological
factors that control behavior. Instruction often focuses on brain
function but may include any biological system.
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Specialty Courses
584. Cognitive Neuroscience (3). Critical analysis of the neurobiological bases of perception and cognition.
687R. Seminar in Psychopharmacology (3). Survey of major classes of psychoactive drugs with emphasis in drug-behavioral interactions.
Two of the following:
585. Human Neuropsychology (3). Critical study of brain-behavior relationships.
586. Hormones and Behavior (3). Examination of the neural and endocrinal mechanisms that underlie behavior.
587. Sensory and Perceptual Processes (3). Critical examination of sensory mechanisms and perceptual organization.
684. Advanced Behavioral Neurobiology (3). Intense examination of contemporary developments in psychobiology and behavioral neurosciences.
685R. Seminar in Behavioral Neurobiology (3). Critical examination of topics of current interest taken from contemporary literature.
712R. Topics in Neuropsychology (3). Critical examination of current topics in neuroanatomy, child and adult assessment, and other areas of student interest.
Behavioral Neurobiology Psychology Faculty
Bigler, Erin D., Professor; Ph.D., 1974 Brigham Young University.
Neuropsychology; Neuroanatomy; Neuroimaging.
Bloch, George J., Associate Professor; Ph.D., 1968 Stanford University.
Physiological Psychology; Neuroendocrinology.
Flom, Ross, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., 1999 University of Minnesota.
Attention and Cognition in Infants.
Hedges, Dawson W., Assistant Professor; M.D., 1988 University of Utah.
Psychiatry; Neuroscience; Neuroimaging, and Neuroendocrinology.
Hopkins, Ramona O., Assistant Professor; Ph.D., 1996 University of Utah.
Cognitive Neuroscience; Neurobiological Approaches to Cognition; Neuroimaging; Brain Imaging; Health Related Quality of Life.
Steffensen, Scott C., Assitant Professor, Ph.D., 1987 University of Utah.
Neuropharmacology; Neuroscience Center.
