Course Catalog - 2021-2022

     

BIOS 417 - ADV EXPERIMENTAL NEUROSCIENCE

Long Title: EXPERIMENTAL CELL AND MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE
Department: Biosciences
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Laboratory
Credit Hours: 1
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisite(s): (BIOS 212 OR BIOC 212) AND CAAM 210 AND (STAT 305 OR STAT 310 OR ECON 307 OR STAT 312) AND (BIOS 385 OR BIOC 385 OR NEUR 385)
Description: Students will explore the molecular properties of neurons and related cells using standard techniques in the field. Experiments will include manipulating exocytosis, examining protein expression levels in different brain regions of mice, and culturing primary neurons. Lessons will also include a brief lecture/discussion on fundamental principles within cellular and molecular neuroscience.