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Students in the Salamanca Neuroscience Program typically take 4 courses + HUM 170 during the semester in Salamanca. HUM 170 Contemporary Spanish Experience (1.5h) is required and includes the group excursions to sites around Spain. This course is pass/fail and is taught by the Salamanca Cultural Instructor.
The 4 remaining courses are chosen from the following list and must include at least 1 Spanish course. BIO 370 is not required.
All courses except the Spanish course are taught in English and all courses are scheduled Monday through Thursday, leaving three-day weekends for exploring the city or travel to other destinations.
Students with 5 semesters or more of Spanish may take a course in the Immersion program, if it fits in their schedule.
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Courses offered:
BIO 363. Sensory Biology. (3 h) A lecture course with emphasis on sensory physiology and other aspects of sensory systems, e.g. molecular biology and anatomy. Credit not allowed for both BIO 363 and 364. P-BIO 114 or 150 and 214 or 160, or POI
BIO 366. Methods in Neuroscience. (3 h) Introduction to the techniques used in the field of neuroscience. Anatomical, physiological, molecular and behavioral methods are covered through lectures, laboratory work, and reading the primary literature. P-BIO 114 or 150 and 214 or 160, or POI.
BIO 370. Biochemistry I: Macromolecules and Metabolism. (3 h) Introduces principles of biochemistry including structure, function, biosynthesis and breakdown of biological molecules, analysis of enzyme function and activity, bioenergetics, and regulation of metabolic pathways. Also listed as BMB 370 and CHM 370. P-POI or two of the following: CHM 122 (CHM 123); CHM 280; BIO 214 (BIO 160).
PSY 317. Special Topics in Experimental Psychology: Cognitive Neuroscience. (3 h). Theoretical and empirical examination of specialized areas within experimental psychology. May be repeated for credit if topic varies. P-PSY 151. (D)
SPA 196. Spanish for Neuroscience. (3 h) Introduction to basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar for those working in the field of neuroscience. Offered only abroad. P - POI. [For students who have not yet completed a fourth-semester Spanish course at WFU and who have placed into SPA 112, 113, 153, 154, or 212]
SPA 300C. Spanish Across the Sciences Curriculum. (3h) Coursework in Spanish done as an adjunct to specifically-designated courses in the sciences and medical curriculum. May be repeated for credit. P—POI. Counts as an elective towards Spanish major and minor. [For students who have already completed a fourth-semester Spanish course at WFU (SPA 212, 213) or placed into SPA 280)]
HUM 170. Contemporary Spanish Experience. (1.5h) An introduction to Spanish history, culture, art and society for students taking part in the WFU Neuroscience in Salamanca program. Includes site visits and field research. Pass/fail.
The 4 remaining courses are chosen from the following list and must include at least 1 Spanish course. BIO 370 is not required.
All courses except the Spanish course are taught in English and all courses are scheduled Monday through Thursday, leaving three-day weekends for exploring the city or travel to other destinations.
Students with 5 semesters or more of Spanish may take a course in the Immersion program, if it fits in their schedule.
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Courses offered:
BIO 363. Sensory Biology. (3 h) A lecture course with emphasis on sensory physiology and other aspects of sensory systems, e.g. molecular biology and anatomy. Credit not allowed for both BIO 363 and 364. P-BIO 114 or 150 and 214 or 160, or POI
BIO 366. Methods in Neuroscience. (3 h) Introduction to the techniques used in the field of neuroscience. Anatomical, physiological, molecular and behavioral methods are covered through lectures, laboratory work, and reading the primary literature. P-BIO 114 or 150 and 214 or 160, or POI.
BIO 370. Biochemistry I: Macromolecules and Metabolism. (3 h) Introduces principles of biochemistry including structure, function, biosynthesis and breakdown of biological molecules, analysis of enzyme function and activity, bioenergetics, and regulation of metabolic pathways. Also listed as BMB 370 and CHM 370. P-POI or two of the following: CHM 122 (CHM 123); CHM 280; BIO 214 (BIO 160).
PSY 317. Special Topics in Experimental Psychology: Cognitive Neuroscience. (3 h). Theoretical and empirical examination of specialized areas within experimental psychology. May be repeated for credit if topic varies. P-PSY 151. (D)
SPA 196. Spanish for Neuroscience. (3 h) Introduction to basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar for those working in the field of neuroscience. Offered only abroad. P - POI. [For students who have not yet completed a fourth-semester Spanish course at WFU and who have placed into SPA 112, 113, 153, 154, or 212]
SPA 300C. Spanish Across the Sciences Curriculum. (3h) Coursework in Spanish done as an adjunct to specifically-designated courses in the sciences and medical curriculum. May be repeated for credit. P—POI. Counts as an elective towards Spanish major and minor. [For students who have already completed a fourth-semester Spanish course at WFU (SPA 212, 213) or placed into SPA 280)]
HUM 170. Contemporary Spanish Experience. (1.5h) An introduction to Spanish history, culture, art and society for students taking part in the WFU Neuroscience in Salamanca program. Includes site visits and field research. Pass/fail.