Neurophysiology.

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This course will investigate the functioning of the nervous system at the cellular and subcellular level. Topics to be discussed in lecture include: glial cell function; ionic mechanisms underlying electrical activity in nerve cells; the physiology of synapses; transduction and integration of sensory information; the analysis of nerve circuits; the specification of neuronal connections; trophic and plastic properties of nerve cells; and the elation of neurnal activity to behavior. The laboratory will incorporate modern neurobiological/neurophysiological techniques including: extracellular recording of action potentials; cell culture of nervous tissue; SDS- PAGE; immunoblotting; immunofluoresence microscopy; and cryo sectioning and staining of nervous tissue. (Not offered regularly). Prerequisites: BL 2330 , BL 2332 , & BL 2233L. (All courses serving as prerequisites in the School of Science, Engineering and Technology must be completed with a “C” or better in order to advance to the next sequenced course. Note: BL 2332 is not required for Forensic Science Biology Majors) (Lecture 3 hours; Lab 4 hours). Additional fee associated with this course. See fee schedule for details at https://www.stmarytx.edu/admission/financial-aid/tuition/.