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About BIOL 3505 A

Focus on molecular and cellular aspects of the nervous system. Electrical signaling, synaptic transmission, signal transduction, neural development, plasticity, and disease. Credit not awarded for both BIOL 3505 and NSCI 3505. Prerequisite: BCOR 2500.

Notes

Prereqs enforced by the system: BCOR 2500 PACE students with permission and override

Section URL

http://www.uvm.edu/cas/biology/courses

Section Description

The aim of this course is to explore the fundamental concepts in neurobiology. Topics include electrical signaling, synaptic transmission, signal transduction, sensory and motor functions, cortical functions, and disease. This course will emphasize the cellular and molecular basis of these events.

Section Expectation

Acquire foundational knowledge in neurobiology emphasizing the cellular and molecular events that regulate function of the nervous system; recognize the experimental design and tools used by neuroscientists to study the nervous system; interpret scientific literature based on knowledge acquired during the course.

Evaluation

There will be four assessments during the semester. In addition, students will complete and submit activities to help solidify concepts learned in class. There will also be four paper discussions based on research articles chosen by the instructor.

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