Neurobiology of Bias and Discrimination

PHYSCI M106 - Neurobiology of Bias and Discrimination

PSYCH M166 - Neurobiology of Bias and Discrimination

<p>(Same as Physiological Science M106 and Psychology M166.) Lecture, four hours. Limited to junior/senior neuroscience, physiological science, and psychology students. Exploration of aspects of mammalian brain function that generate preference, bias, and discrimination. Consideration of research at multiple levels of analysis from genetics to neural circuits to behavior. Discussion of societal implications of these research findings, including their relevance to public policies and criminal justice system. Letter grading.</p>

Neuroscience, Undergraduate

College of Letters and Science

Diversity — Letters and Science, Education and Information Studies, Music, Public Affairs

General Catalog

Neurobiology of Bias and Discrimination

NEUROSC M187

4 units