Neurobiology of Learning and Memory

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to the molecular, cellular, and systems-level mechanisms that underlie how experiences are acquired, stored and retrieved in the central nervous system. The interdisciplinary nature of this topic reflects the diverse, historical approaches used to understand how organisms, from Aplysia to humans, learn and remember. To scaffold our discussions, we will explore how key methodological advances in the field of neuroscience produced a paradigm-shift in our understanding of the neurobiology of learning and memory. The course is primarily lecture-based with opportunities for students to engage actively with the course material in smaller group settings.