Minor in Health Studies - The Science of Sleep PSYO 3264   The Science of Sleep
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course reviews the history, methods and results of the scientific study of sleep. Topics include: circadian and homeostatic regulation; developmental and cultural impacts; normal and abnormal function of neural and other control mechanisms; effects of sleep loss on performance and health; theories of the functions of sleep.
FORMAT: Lecture
PREREQUISITES: PSYO 2000.03/NESC 2000.03, and PSYO 2470.03/NESC 2470.03; OR BIOL 2020.03
CROSS-LISTING: NESC 3264.03