PSYC 422 - Behavioral Genetics

Units: 4
Behavioral genetics is a field of study that examines the role of genetics in animal and human behavior. We will explore principles of genetics and how gene-environment relationships influence physiology and behavior. Genetics of neurological and psychopathologies will be discussed.

Prerequisites: PSYC 320.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely Online.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Understand and describe basic Mendelian genetics and how genes regulate behaviors
Explain the use of scientific methods as applied to genetic analysis of behavior
Understand, describe and apply concepts of epigenetics and gene-environment interactions
Apply concepts covered in class to real life conditions, such as neurological diseases, psychopathologies and basic behaviors and physiological processes.