Courses on topics of interest to sport science and leadership students offered on the basis of need, interest, or timeliness. Prerequisites as determined by the instructor. Restricted to students with junior or senior standing. May be repeated for credit. For specific section description, click to the Section Details in VitNet.

This course introduces the field of geographic information systems (GIS) and how it is used in the field of sustainability and conservation locally and globally. Students will be introduced to the background and the methodologies of data collection in this science. They will also read articles and analyze results produced by GIS in the field of sustainability. This course will focus on the application of this science in the field, and research trends using this technology. Restricted to sophomore, junior, or senior standing.

Advanced level internship experience. Internship sites are usually off campus, generally part-time, and often without pay. This advanced level experience provides the opportunity for juniors and seniors to gain valuable internship experience in an area not directly related to their major, explore career options, and earn academic credit for the experience. See the office of Career Services three to six months prior to the time an internship is planned. Requires a 2.3 GPA. Students must register for credit prior to the start date of the internship.

This course will provide experiential learning in sustainability through an internship, field practicum, research experience or global experience. In addition, students will meet throughout the semester to connect their experience with the principles developed in the program. Restricted to environmental sustainability majors or sustainable management majors only. Restricted to students with senior standing or higher.

Independent reading and/or research under the guidance of a biology faculty member. Refer to the academic policy section for independent study policy. Independent study contract is required. May be repeated for credit.

Psychopharmacology examines the major categories of restricted, illicit and prescribed psychoactive drugs and their use, effects, and potential for abuse. The neural mechanisms of drug action, along with the physical and behavioral consequences of use and abuse, are explored. Prerequisite: PSYC-171. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher.

This course provides students with an opportunity to delve into specialized topics in contemporary neuroscience. Instruction will utilize a variety of techniques intended to immerse students in the field including primary literature. Topics will vary with potential topics ranging from cellular to systems level topics. Topics will be based on interest and current understanding and provided in advance of registration. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 261.

Fundamental Neuroscience explores central concepts of neural structure and function with an emphasis on how mammalian nervous systems receive, process, and output information Content coverage includes neurophysiology, synaptic communication, brain development, sensation and perception, learning and memory, and more. Concepts are related to normal and abnormal human behavior. Prerequisites: four credits of BIOL numbered 200 or higher, four credits of CHEM. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher.

Students in Behavioral Neuroscience explore a variety of advanced issues in biopsychology related to both normal and abnormal expressions of behavior through current primary scientific literature. In this seminar-style course, each student works with the instructor to select an appropriate topic of interest and leads the class discussion on this topic and corresponding journal article(s). Example general topic areas include neuroenhancement, neurotoxiclogy, and CNS disorders. Prerequisite: 261 or BIOL 353 or PSYC 261. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher.

Advanced non-classroom experiences in the field of neuroscience. Placements are off-campus, and may be full- or part-time, and with or without pay. Credit for experiences must be sought prior to occurance, and learning contracts must be submitted before the end of the first week of the semester. See the experiential learning: internship section of this catalog for more details. Restricted to students with junior standing or higher. Graded CR/NC.