Biology 439: Neuroethology

Day 1 agenda :

1. Course syllabus

2. Who am I and who are you?

3. Setting professional expectations

4. Introduction to neuroethology

BrainFunction

Neuroethology is the study of sensory input-CNS processing- and behavioral output

Behavior

Monitoring NS

Comparative models

Stimulus

Manipulationdrugs ablationsgene manipulations

Other closely related fields:1. Comparative psychology2. Cognitive neuroscience 3. Behavioral neuroscience4. Biopsychology/psychobiology

Readings for this week: 1. Chapter 12. http://www.as.wvu.edu/daly/439/readings/2003KonMen.pdf