Neuroscience / BIO 4012L Neuroscience Lab

Catalog description

This Neuroscience course is a comprehensive introduction to the mammalian nervous system, focusing on the structure and function of the human brain. Anatomical, cellular, chemical, physiological, and molecular aspects of neuroscience will be discussed. Topics that will be covered include: neurons and glia, neuroanatomy, action potentials, synaptic transmission, neurotransmitters, sensory systems vision, hearing, and touch, motor systems, behavioral responses, development, learning and memory, aging, mental illness, neurodegenerative diseases, and genomics. An inquiry based approach will be taken to facilitate student learning of the material. A laboratory course BIO 4012L will complement the lecture course. Prerequisites: BIO 2007, CHE 1004. Corequisite: BIO 4012L