PSYC3393 · Psychology
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
This course explores the neuroscience of both acute and chronic pain. Topics include nociceptive and sensory systems, molecular basis and modulation of pain, neuroanatomy of peripheral and central pain circuits, pain pathologies, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments. This course will be exploring pain through a bio-psychosocial approach looking at the interaction of environment and pain perception.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.5 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.5 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.1 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.3 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~3
hours per week
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Across time
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Spring 2025
1 sectionSpring 2024
1 sectionSpring 2023
1 section