PSYC 3376 Building Brains: Topics in Developmental Neuroscience

Name: Building Brains: Topics in Developmental Neuroscience
Rating: 4.56 (111 reviews)

Developmental neuroscience refers to the study of the cellular and molecular events underlying the emergence of the nervous system during embryonic development and beyond. This course covers the principles governing the development of the nervous system including induction, neurogenesis, cell migration, differentiation, axonal guidance, synaptogenesis, and experience dependent development of the nervous system. We will also examine how early life experience influences development, and the consequences of disrupted neural development.

Course overview

Department: Psychology and Neuroscience
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Annually

Catalog details

Prerequisites: PSYC2285

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Requirements fulfilled

Neuroscience B.S.: Systems Neuroscience (3 Credits) — Any one of the following courses (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

4.56 / 5

Based on 111 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sindy Cole
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024 · Official rating 4.71/5
Marilee Ogren
Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.31/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Sindy Cole · Stokes Hall 295S MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered