The College of Wooster
Department of Psychology

PSYC340:  Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Professor Amy Jo Stavnezer

Course Description:
      The main objective of this course is to introduce you to the neurological underpinnings of learning and memory.  Through the use of a textbook for informative background material and lots of scientific journal articles, we will cover topics that include the brain regions and cellular processes involved in short-term and long-term memory formation.  We will spend time exploring disorders of memory such as amnesia, Alzheimer’s disease and savant syndrome.  We will discuss the techniques scientists use to explore the neurobiology of learning and memory in drosophila (flies), aplysia (sea slugs), rodents and humans.  I hope that this class will be enjoyable while provoking thoughtful discussion and debate. We will work to develop critical thinking and writing skills throughout our discussions and assignments.

Amy Jo Stavnezer     ajstavnezer@wooster.edu     Morgan 109     330-263-2215