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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2026
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BIOS 449 001 (CRN: 15316)
ADV CELL AND MOLECULAR NEURO
Long Title: ADVANCED CELL AND MOLECULAR NEUROSCIENCE
Department: Biosciences
Instructor: Lefeldt, Nele
Meeting: 2:00PM - 3:15PM WF (24-AUG-2026 - 4-DEC-2026)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Prerequisites: (BIOS 101 OR BIOS 201) AND (BIOS 211 OR BIOS 212) AND BIOS 385 AND (MATH 102 OR MATH 106) AND (ECON 307 OR STAT 305 OR STAT 310 OR STAT 312)
Section Max Enrollment: 10
Section Enrolled: 10
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 20
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 21
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 198)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 26-APR-2026 12:05PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
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. Cross-list: BIOS 549. Recommended Prerequisite(s): PSYC 380 or NEUR 380 Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for BIOS 449 if student has credit for BIOS 549.