Course Catalog - 2017-2018

     

BIOC 449 - ADV CELL AND MOLECULAR NEURO

Long Title: ADVANCED CELL AND MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE
Department: Biosciences
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Prerequisite(s): (BIOC 385 OR NEUR 385) AND BIOC 201 AND BIOC 212 AND MATH 102 AND (STAT 305 OR STAT 310 OR STAT 312)
Description: This course will be an overview of advanced principles and techniques in cell and molecular neuroscience; subjects will include bio-electricity, cellular signaling, and the molecular mechanics of neuronal plasticity. The class will primarily be lecture driven. However, there will be seminar component – students will review primary scientific literature, discuss it in small groups, and present their findings. Recommended Prerequisite(s): NEUR 380 or BIOC 380 or PSYC 380.