Course Schedule and Catalog

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

Prerequisite(s): (BIOS 385 OR NEUR 385) AND (BIOS 201 OR BIOC 201) AND (BIOS 212 OR BIOC 212) AND (MATH 102 OR MATH 106) AND (STAT 305 OR STAT 310 OR ECON 307 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. Graduate/Undergraduate Equivalency: BIOS 449. Recommended Prerequisite(s): PSYC 380 or NEUR 380 or BIOC 380