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HUMBIO 161

The Neurobiology of Sleep (BIO 149, BIO 249, PSYC 149, PSYC 261)

UNITS:4
GRADING:Letter or Credit/No Credit
LEVEL:Undergrad
GER:WAY-SMA

The neurochemistry and neurophysiology of changes in brain activity and conscious awareness are associated with changes in the sleep/wake state. Behavioral and neurobiological phenomena include sleep regulation, sleep homeostasis, circadian rhythms, sleep disorders, sleep function, and the molecular biology of sleep. Preference to seniors and graduate students.

Syllabus for selected term:
View Spring 2027 Syllabus

Sections

1 Term
Lecture 1Open
ID: 12486
0 / 50 enrolled
DAYS:Monday, Wednesday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:50 PM
LOCATION:TBD
INSTRUCTOR:
Zeitzer, Jamie, Mourrain, Philippe, Heller, H. Craig
4units
Discussion 1Open
ID: 26946
0 / 18 enrolled
DAYS:Friday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
LOCATION:TBD
4units
Discussion 2Open
ID: 28135
0 / 18 enrolled
DAYS:Friday
TIME:1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
LOCATION:TBD
4units

HUMBIO 161: The Neurobiology of Sleep (BIO 149, BIO 249, PSYC 149, PSYC 261)

4 units · Letter or Credit/No Credit · GER: WAY-SMA

The neurochemistry and neurophysiology of changes in brain activity and conscious awareness are associated with changes in the sleep/wake state. Behavioral and neurobiological phenomena include sleep regulation, sleep homeostasis, circadian rhythms, sleep disorders, sleep function, and the molecular biology of sleep. Preference to seniors and graduate students.

Offered in Spring 2027 at Stanford University.

Spring 2027 sections

  • Discussion — Friday 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM (Undergrad)
  • Discussion — Friday 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM (Undergrad)
  • Lecture — Monday Wednesday 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM — Zeitzer, Jamie, Mourrain, Philippe, Heller, H. Craig (Undergrad)

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