Biology - Introduction to Neurobiology

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Basic principles of neurobiology. The focus will be on the nature of communication among nerve cells and their targets. Topics will include the development, structure and function of nerve cells, chemistry of neurotransmission, processing and integration including the cellular and molecular basis of higher functions and neurological disorders. Not open to students with credit in BTEC 435. Prerequisite: BIOL 350 or BIOL 360 and BIOL 416 or consent of the instructor.