Neuroscience: Neurobiology for Majors

Exploration of the fundamental concepts in neurobiology. Topics include cell biology of the nervous system, electrical signaling/synaptic transmission, signal transduction, plasticity, and motor and sensory systems, and behavioral neuroscience. Credit not awarded for both BIOL 3505 and NSCI 3505. Prerequisites: BCOR 2300; NSCI 2105 or NSCI 2100.

Prereqs enforced by the system: BCOR 2300 and NSCI 2105 or NSCI 2100; B.A., B.S. NEUR majors only; If you took NSCI 2100, contact instructor for override PACE students with permission and override

Exploration of the fundamental concepts in neurobiology. Topics include cellular and molecular biology of the nervous system, electrical signaling/synaptic transmission, signal transduction, plasticity, motor and sensory systems, behavioral neuroscience., and mechanisms of neurological diseases.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1) Understand and apply foundational knowledge in neurobiology, 2) Understand common experimental research methods used by neuroscientists to study the nervous system, 3) Learn how to critically evaluate the associated primary scientific literature based on knowledge acquired during the course. Students should expect to spend approximately 4 hours a week on coursework outside of class with additional time during the weeks where they have group presentations and/or are preparing for examinations.

Students will be evaluated based on (1) their understanding of the coursework and materials, (2) their participation throughout the course, and (3) their oral and written communication skills.