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NEUR-3944: War and the Brain

Description: Neurological and psychological factors associated with military and war. Neuroscientific basis of decision making, mental resilience, and cognitive enhancement. Etiology and treatment of brain injuries sustained during war including post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and chemical warfare. Neurotechnological advances that shape soldiers and warfare. Ethical considerations of militarization of neuroscience.

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: 4

Average GPA: 3.98 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 94.30%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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