How does stress affect the brain? Do hormones alter aggression? Do male and female brains really differ? Can you visualize “love” in the brain? If you find any of these questions interesting, you’ll enjoy PSYC 489G Hormones and Behavior!
This course is a study on the interactions among hormones, the brain, and behavior – known as behavioral endocrinology. Studying hormones and behavior is exciting, interdisciplinary and involves the study of phenomena ranging from genetic, molecular, and cellular levels of analysis to the study of individual and social behaviors. The course will be presented in a lecture-style format, with the aid of wonderful videos and animations that will help illustrate some of the behavioral and physiological concepts discussed during the lectures. The goal of the course is to provide students with an understanding of the interactions between hormones and behavior.
For more information on this course contact Dr. Erica Glasper at eglasper@umd.edu
The Hormones and Behavior course fulfills 400 Level Non-Lab requirement and/or Theme I Mind, Brain & Behavior requirement.
