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NEUROSCIENCE (NRSC)
195H. Honors Colloquium (1) II Introduction to the multidisciplinary field of neuroscience and to scientific ways of knowing and the methods and standards for discovering new knowledge. P, limited to honors freshman.
282. Biology of Sensation (3) I Touch, hearing, vision, olfaction and taste are examined to illustrate scientific methods in biology, development of science in a social context and sensory phenomena in health and disease. 2R, 1D. (Identical with SP H 282). Tier 2 - Natural Sciences.
399. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
399H. Honors Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
403B. Principles of Mammalian Systems Neurophysiology (3) I (Identical with PSYC 403A-PSYC 403B, which is home). May be convened with NRSC 503A-NRSC 503B.
407. Neurobiology (4) I Cellular, molecular and developmental biology of nerve cells, synapses and neural systems. P, MCB 410 or equivalent, MCB 181R, MCB 181L, MCB 182. (Identical with BIOC 407, MCB 407).
494. Practicum (1-6) [Rpt./] I II
495. Colloquium
d. Brain, Behavior and Computation (1) [Rpt./] I II May be convened with NRSC 595D.
498. Senior Capstone (1-3) I II
499. Independent Study (1-3) [Rpt./]
499H. Honors Independent Study (1-3)
503B. Principles of Mammalian Systems Neurophysiology (3) I (Identical with PSYC 503A-PSYC 503B, which is home). May be convened with NRSC 403A-NRSC 403B.
506. Neural Encoding:Memory and Comprehension of Mammals (3) I (Identical with PSYC 506, which is home).
524. Gerontology: A Multidisciplinary Perspective (3) I II (Identical with PSYC 524, which is home).
530. Neural Basis of Language (3) I (Identical with PSYC 530, which is home).
582. Topics in Neural Development (2) I An in-depth analysis of the cellular and molecular basis of neural development. Students will read and discuss journal articles dealing with the development of neurons and their synaptic connections. P, consult program office before enrolling. (Identical with CBA 582, MCB 582, PSIO 582).
583. Topics in Neural Plasticity (2) II (Identical with MCB 583, which is home).
584. Cellular Neurobiology (2) II (Identical with CBA 584, which is home).
585. Neural Mechanisms of Behavior (2) II Discussion of the neural mechanisms of behavior; the control of movement; and integrative mechanisms and plasticity. Examples from vertebrates and invertebrates. (Identical with PSIO 585).
586. Intracellular Messengers (2) I Intracellular messenger systems in the nervous system, description of salient features of each mechanism, and discussion of a particular system which uses that messenger. P, NRSC 588 or consent of instructor. (Identical with BIOC 586, MCB 586).
587. Biology of Neurological Disease (2) II Emphasis on reading, discussing and presenting the primary literature pertaining to scientific investigation of neurological diseases, e.g., multiple sclerosis, stroke, epilepsy. P, graduate or medical students only. Consult program office before enrolling. (Identical with MCB 587).
588. Principles of Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (4) I Detailed introduction to the biology of nerve cells, emphasizing cellular neurophysiology, synaptic mechanisms, and analysis of neural development. P, consult program office before enrolling. (Identical with BIOC 588, CBA 588, INSC 588, MCB 588, PSIO 588).
589. Principles of Systems Neurobiology (4) II Detailed introduction to the organization, physiology, and function of neural systems, emphasizing sensory systems, motor control, integration, and plasticity. P, NRSC 588. Consult program office before enrolling. (Identical with CBA 589, INSC 589, PSIO 589).
594. Practicum (1-6) [Rpt./] I II
595. Colloquium
d. Brain, Behavior and Computation (1) [Rpt./ 6] I II For a description of course topics see NRSC 495D. May be convened with NRSC 495D.
599. Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]
695. Colloquium
a. Motor Control (2) [Rpt./ 3] II (Identical with PSIO 695A, which is home).
e. Colloquium (1) II (Identical with MCB 695E, which is home).
699. Independent Study (1-6) [Rpt./]
700. Methods in Neuroscience (2-4) Research rotations in the laboratories of faculty members within the neuroscience program. P, consult neuroscience program office before enrolling.
701. Communication in Neuroscience (2) [Rpt./] II Preparation of an essay, and instruction in scientific writing. P, contact neuroscience program office before enrolling. Open to majors only.
900. Research (1-8) [Rpt./]
910. Thesis (1-8) [Rpt./]
920. Dissertation (1-9) [Rpt./]
930. Supplementary Registration (1-9) [Rpt./]