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NEUR-3074: Evolutionary Neuroscience

Description: Role of evolution and natural selection in shaping genetic, molecular, and cellular components of brain within invertebrates and vertebrates through modern humans. Evolution of molecules and cells in the brain. Comparing brain structure and function between invertebrates and vertebrates, including evolution of animal and human cognition and behavior. Adaptations of brain structure and function necessary for human cognition, emotion, language, and intelligence.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: NEUR-2026

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 2

Average GPA: 3.82 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 86.20%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Jennifer Rainville2023100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.991
Dylan K Mcdaniel202484.6%0.0%15.4%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.651

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W