NEUR

for all Neuroscience courses)

Subject

NEUR

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu

NEUR 1000 is the pre-requisite course for all Penn LPS Online Neuroscience courses. Music is a biological mystery: a ubiquitous human behavior with no obvious value for survival. Why do all human cultures have music? What accounts for the common threads running through the world's music? We look for answers by looking at the auditory system: the ear and especially the brain, in humans and in animals. Topics like musical universals, consonance and dissonance, scale structure, music, and emotion, music theory, talent, and improvisation are greatly illuminated by thinking about their neurobiological foundations. You have the option to enroll in this individual course without committing to the entire Certificate in Neuroscience, enjoying the flexibility and expertise offered by Penn LPS Online to suit your schedule and interests. BAAS students, certificate students, and those taking individual courses must first complete NEUR 100 before enrolling in this course. 1 Course Unit

Subject

NEUR

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu

Prerequisite

NEUR 1000

NEUR 1000 is the pre-requisite course for all Penn LPS Online Neuroscience courses. An introduction to the experimental analysis of natural animal behavior and its neurobiological basis. Behavior is examined in an evolutionary and ecological context, and questions are focused on the neural processes that allow animals to carry out critical activities such as locating prey and finding mates. The course is comparative and strives to identify common principles in sensory and motor processing and brain function. 1 Course Unit

Subject

NEUR

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu

Prerequisite

NEUR 1000

This course will introduce students to the molecular, cellular, and systems-level mechanisms that underlie how experiences are acquired, stored and retrieved in the central nervous system. The interdisciplinary nature of this topic reflects the diverse, historical approaches used to understand how organisms, from Aplysia to humans, learn and remember. To scaffold our discussions, we will explore how key methodological advances in the field of neuroscience produced a paradigm-shift in our understanding of the neurobiology of learning and memory. The course is primarily lecture-based with opportunities for students to engage actively with the course material in smaller group settings. 1 Course Unit

Subject

NEUR

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu

NEUR 1000 is the pre-requisite course for all Penn LPS Online Neuroscience courses. This course aims to introduce students to important interactions between the brain, behavior, and endocrine systems. Students learn about diverse vertebrate species, a variety of physiological systems, and the molecular mechanisms of hormone action. The specific neuroendocine systems to be studied include reproduction, social bonding, fluid and energy balance, and emotional regulation. In addition, students develop skills required for critical readin of primary neuroscience literature and scientific communication. 1 Course Unit

Subject

NEUR

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu

Prerequisite

NEUR 1000

NEUR 1000 is the pre-requisite course for all Penn LPS Online Neuroscience courses. In this course, students learn how the central nervous system regulates the activity of peripheral tissues to maintain homeostasis in the body. Output from the autonomic nervous system affects a variety of physiological parameters, including blood glucose levels, blood pressure, and ingestive behaviors. Students then apply the knowledge of the autonomic outflow to understand the actions of a variety of classes of drugs, including those prescribed for diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions. 1 Course Unit

Subject

NEUR

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu

Prerequisite

NEUR 1000

Complete 3 additional Science Electives with: Attribute 3 BBPL (Can include applicable transfer courses) (https:// catalog.upenn.edu/attributes/bbpl/) Total Course Units 12 Electives (8 CUs + 1 Penn CU) 1 Electives are courses that do not apply toward your foundational or degree concentration requirements. You may choose to deepen your field 8 of study by taking additional classes within your concentration, develop a new skill by completing all of the courses within a course block outside of your degree concentration, or discover new interests and abilities by taking individual courses that appeal to your interests. Students choose 8 electives from any of Penn LPS Online's areas of study. Students are required to complete 1 CU of Penn elective that must be a Penn course. Transfer students can apply a maximum of 8 course units from a regionally accredited institution toward this requirement.

Subject

NEUR

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

catalog.upenn.edu