- Mapping the Cerebellum: Structure, Connectivity & Bioinformatics

Catalog description

Advanced study of the cerebellum at the behavioral, cellular, molecular and genetic levels. Students will "map" the cerebellum through anatomy and histology, investigate cerebellar behavior, uncover the pathways that underlie cerebellar learning, examine the effects of cerebellar disease and research the genetic networks within cerebellar cells via bioinformatics. The lab component of the course will teach basic Python coding skills. Students will use these skills to extract genetic expression data in order to address novel research questions. No previous coding experience is required.