PY 225 - Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Behavior

(3.00 cr.)

Students learn about sleep and circadian rhythms and their role in performance, behavior, cognition, and mental and physical health. Introduces the study of sleep and circadian rhythms including measurement, regulation, development, physiology, sleep problems and disorders, and methodological approaches to studying sleep and circadian rhythms. Provides students an understanding of the societal implications of sleep and circadian rhythms including employment, healthcare, education, and public policy. Fulfills social science core.

Prerequisite: PY 101 ; BL 105 or BL 121 .
Restrictions: Open to students entering Fall 2020 and beyond.

Sessions Typically Offered: Varies
Years Typically Offered: Varies