The Neural Basis of Behavior

Role: Teaching Assistant

Course Description: After an overview of brain organization and function, the course examines what we know about the physiological bases of several behaviors including sensation and perception, learning, memory, sleep development, hunger, thirst, and emotions.

Responsibilities:

• Cooperated to devise complex lesson plans with other TAs and lead instructor for 10 lab sessions
• Created and led exam review sessions for over 100 students
• Directed and graded assignments and student participation for up to 18 students over 1.5-hour lab sessions