S425 | Brain & Behavior

Course Description

This course is about the biology of the brain. How are signals transmitted in the brain? How do neurons create memories and how do we learn? How are nervous systems organized? How does the brain control complex animal behaviors such as migration, mating, altruism and echolocation? To answer these questions, students will read varied advanced texts, interpret models and data, participate in class discussions, complete projects and demonstrate understanding on written assessments.


State ID#: 03063
Department: Science
Grade Level:11, 12
Alternate Credits:
Class Type: Core Academic
Honors Type: This is an Earned Honors Course.
Pre/Co-Requisites: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

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Class of 2026 Course Selection 2/24/25 - 3/02/25 Class of 2027 Course Selection 3/03/25 - 3/09/25 Class of 2028 Course Selection 3/10/25 - 3/16/25 Class of 2029 Course Selection 3/17/25 - 3/23/25 Class of 2026 Course Selection 2/24/25 - 3/02/25. Class of 2027 Course Selection 3/03/25 - 3/09/25. Class of 2028 Course Selection 3/10/25 - 3/16/25. Class of 2029 Course Selection 3/17/25 - 3/23/25. Class of 2029 New to CPS Course Selection Workshop 3/24/2025.