Neurobiology

Catalog description

BIOL B202 Neurobiology (1 Unit) This course provides a cellular and molecular lens on foundational topics in neuroscience, such as electrophysiology, synaptic transmission, plasticity, and neural circuit development and function. Students will develop skills necessary to read primary literature in neuroscience. Lecture and activities three hours per week. Prerequisites: One semester of BIOL B110 or B111, Neuroscience 100, or permission of instructor. Enrollment cap 30 with 3 post-baccalaureate spaces. If the course exceeds the enrollment cap the following criteria will be used for the lottery: Junior Biology & Neuroscience majors; then Sophomore Biology & Neuroscience majors; then Senior Biology & Neuroscience majors; then Biology & Neuroscience minors; then other majors and minors by class (seniors then juniors, etc).