An overview of theory and research in the roles of hormones in the regulation of behavior. Focus on the neural and/or cellular mechanisms underlying the effects of hormones on various behaviors (e.g. reproduction, ingestion, aggression, rhythmicity, and cognition).
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Level LimitLetters and science
Collegehas some really interesting optional lectures about her papers and other topics, but the rest of the lectures are basically standard upper div psyc stuff. tests are pretty difficult, study the lectures and the book. %40 midterm and %40 final, plus %20 paper responses which i think are just graded on completion
There's a lot to ready but it's mostly the same material as lecture. The in-person exams are somewhat difficult. The grading scheme is 3 easy assignments worth 20% total and 2 exams.
Took it Fall 2020. Grade based mostly on midterm & final. Exams with time crunch but still wants every little possible detail even if the question doesnt seem like it requires it. Hard to receive full credit even with good details. She also didnt let us see the feedback of our final & gave grades at the very last moment so you cant say anything
One of the best classes/professors I have ever taken! Really passionate about the course and delivers it in a way that makes you want to pay attention. Most of grade based on midterm & final but manageable with diligent note-taking and decent study time.
She's an amazing professor who definitely cares about her students and really wants to inspire you. The textbook is a good assist and I used it for the diagrams, but she tests from her slides anyways. The tests are a mix of FR and MC so make sure you take thorough notes in class because FR's usually on that.
Grading on the free response portions of exams is harsh, and hard to receive full credit no matter how much you expand on your answer. Got a 87 on the final and ended up with a 79.9 in the class and she refused round. Something she'll never think about again like rounding a grade, affects a student for a lifetime by defining them by a %