Concepts in Neuroscience I: Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology

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The goal of this course is to introduce graduate students to the basic principles underlying cellular and molecular neurobiology. The first part of the course will cover the cellular mechanisms of neurophysiology, that is the generation and propagation of neuronal electrical signals. The second part will cover molecular mechanisms of synaptic signaling, plasticity, axon guidance, and neural regeneration. An interactive discussion-based format focused on key discoveries in these areas of research, including analysis of original papers, will allow students to learn how the brain encodes, transmits, and stores information as well as form neural circuits. Consent of instructor is required.