PSYC 3387 Behavioral Neuroendocrinology: Sex, Love, and Aggression
This course is an introduction to the field of behavioral neuroendocrinology, which explores therelationship between hormones, the brain, and behavior, in humans and non-human animals. The course will cover the basics of hormonal systems, including how hormones are synthesizedand released, and how they interact with target cells. We will also explore the role of hormonesin various behaviors, including reproduction, parental behavior, aggression, stress responses, and the role of hormones in affective disorders.
Course overview
- Department
- Psychology and Neuroscience
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Annually
Catalog details
- Prerequisites
- PSYC2285
Requirements fulfilled
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.64 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.73 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 4
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Sindy Cole | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 38 of 47 |
| Spring 2025 | Sindy Cole | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 44 of 48 |
| Spring 2024 | Sindy Cole | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 42 of 52 |
| Fall 2023 | Sindy Cole | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 36 of 48 |