Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

PSY 303 - Foundations of Neuroscience



Introduction to the study of neuroscience. The course covers the range from cellular and molecular to systems and cognitive aspects of neuroscience. Topics include genes, electrical and chemical signaling, drug actions, circuit level properties of sensory and motor processes, sleep, learning and memory, and neurological disorders.

Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Minimum grade of C- in the following:   and either BIOL 189A   & BIOL 189L    or BIOL 190A  & BIOL 190L  or higher.
Notes: Fulfills the UNLV General Education Social Science Requirement.