NEUROSCI 202-0-22 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Introduction to principles governing nervous system function at the cellular and molecular level. May not receive credit for both NEUROSCI 202-0 and BIOL_SCI 302-0. Prerequisites: Must be a neuroscience major and have completed BIOL_SCI 201-0 and either CHEM 132-0 or co-enrollment in CHEM 152-0 or CHEM 172-0.
NEUROSCI 206-0-20 Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience
This course explores current understanding of the organization and function of neural systems (visual, auditory, motor, etc.) within the mammalian nervous system. Topics will include basic neuroanatomy, sensory processing, motor control, and higher cognitive functions including memory and language. Time will be devoted to presentation of essential knowledge from each area as well as to a discussion of key experiments that have contributed to our understanding. May not receive credit for both this course and the former NEUROSCI 306-0/BIOL_SCI 306-0. Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 202-0 or NEUROSCI 311-0 or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
NEUROSCI 325-0-20 Neurobiology of Stress, Adversity, and Resilience
This writing-intensive and discussion-based course will draw from primary literature on the neurobiology of healthy and toxic stress, individual differences in stress susceptibility and resilience, to explore biological mechanisms by which adversity can influence health and other outcomes. Oral presentations and a final paper are required. No textbook required. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0 .
NEUROSCI 325-0-20 and NEUROSCI 390-0-22 may be used as a Neuroscience Group B elective or may be used as an Allied Field in Biology. Students may not receive credit for both NEUROSCI 325-0-20 and NEUROSCI 390-0-22.
In this laboratory course you will perform electrophysiological experiments in which signals from living neurons (action potentials, local field potentials, post synaptic potentials) are recorded using amplifiers and data logging equipment commonly found in advanced research labs around the world. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; BIOL_SCI 302-0; and consent of instructor.
Survey of brain disorders such as neurodegenerative diseases, schizophrenia, addiction and traumatic brain injury. Trace progress from the laboratory to the clinic, evaluate the state of knowledge and understand future directions. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; NEUROSCI 311-0 AND NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0. Recommend review of basic genetics and molecular biology.
NEUROSCI 370-0-20 Genetic and Circuit Analysis of Motivated Behavior
Critical explorations of brain structures and functions (and dysfunctions) underlying motivated behaviors to maintain homeostasis. May be used as a Neuroscience Group B elective or may be used as an Allied Field in Biology. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0.
NEUROSCI 390-0-23 may be used as a Neuroscience Group B elective or may be used as an Allied Field in Biology.
NEUROSCI 390-0-30 Injury, Regeneration, and Recovery in the Nervous System
This new course will be taught by Dr. Yen-Chyi Liu on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 3 pm until 3:50 pm. From invertebrates such as hydra and planarians that have the ability to regenerate their entire body from small pieces, to vertebrates such as bony fishes and amphibians that can regenerate entire body organs and repair damage to the central nervous system, why are non-mammalian vertebrates so much better than mammals at recovering from serious bodily injury? This course will take you through the research articles that investigate this question to delve into the cellular, molecular, and neuronal mechanisms that are involved in spinal cord injury and regeneration. You will gain the skills to learn a new topic by reading primary research articles critically and dissect, organize, and compile information gained from different sources into a coherent and logical story.
Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
NEUROSCI 390-0-30 may be used as a Neuroscience Group B elective or may be used as an Allied Field in Biology.
Instruction in writing a scientific thesis, discussion of student projects, instruction and peer feedback on thesis drafts, and continued independent research. Open to seniors pursuing departmental honors. Requires permission from the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Requires permission of the Neuroscience Director of Undergraduate Studies.
Supervised laboratory on methods research with a faculty member. Requires permission of the Neuroscience Director of Undergraduate Studies.
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What happens if a class fills up during preregistration?
Preregistration allows majors to add up to 2.34 units before anyone else may register for Neuroscience related courses - lists of classes allowing preregistration. Preregistration is the ideal time for students to enroll in Group A or Group B requirements at a time when courses are only available to Neuroscience Majors. If you were unable to register for 2.34 units because the class you wanted was filled, you will be able to place your name on the waitlist during regular registration. Do not contact the instructor for a permission number. Having your name on the waitlist does not guarantee you a spot in the class. It offers the opportunity to take the class if a registered student drops the class which you were interested in.
What happens if a class fills up during registration?
Wait to be contacted by the program assistant to see if you are able to register for the class.
Once contacted, you must either remove your name and register for the class or remove your name from the waitlist as specified in the email sent by the program assistant.
NEUROSCI 202-0-20 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience will be taught by Wei Chun Wang, PhD. Introduction to principles governing nervous system function at the cellular and molecular level. Final exam will be held during finals week. May not receive credit for both NEUROSCI 202-0 and BIOL_SCI 302-0. See Caesar for full description.
Prerequisites: Must be a neuroscience major and have completed BIOL_SCI 201-0 or passing grade on placement exam.
Natural Sciences Distro Area
NEUROSCI 206-0-20Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience will be taught by Andrew Miri, Phd. This course explores current understanding of the organization and function of neural systems (visual, auditory, motor, etc.) within the mammalian nervous system. Topics include basic neuroanatomy, sensory processing, motor control, and higher cognitive functions including memory and language. Time will be devoted to presentation of essential knowledge form each area as well as to a discussion of key experiments that have contributed to our understanding. Course reading will be supplemented by primary research articles. May not receive credit for both this course and the former NEUROSCI 306-0/BIOL_SCI 306-0. See Caesar for full description.
Prerequisite: Student must have completed NEUROSCI 202-0 or NEUROSCI 311-0 or BIOL_SCI 302-0. Registration for this class is limited to Neuroscience Majors only until November 18th, 2024.
Natural Sciences Distro Area
NEUROSCI 325-0-20 The Neurobiology of Stress, Adversity, and Resilience will be taught by Catherine Woolley, Phd. Formerly coded NEUROSCI 390-0-22. This writing-intensive course combines lectures and in-class discussion. Course content draws from primary literature on the neurobiology of healthy and toxic stress, including individual differences in stress susceptibility and resilience, to explore biological mechanisms by which stress and adversity can influence health and other outcomes. An oral presentation and final paper are required. No textbook required. No final exam.
NEUROSCI 325-0-20 and NEUROSCI 390-0-22 may be used as a Neuroscience Group B elective or may be used as an Allied Field in Biology. You may receive not credit for both NEUROSCI 325-0-20 and NEUROSCI 390-0-22.
NEUROSCI 350-0-60 Advanced Neurophysiology Laboratory will be taught by Daniel Dombeck, Phd. In this laboratory course you will perform electrophysiological experiments in which signals from living neurons (action potentials, local field potentials, post synaptic potentials) are recorded using amplifiers and data logging equipment commonly found in advances research labs around the world. No textbook required. Please email Dr. Dombeck to request a permission number for this class listing registration time slots.
NEUROSCI 350-0-60 may be used as a Neuroscience Group B elective or may be used as an Allied Field in Biology.
NEUROSCI 360-0-20Neuroscience of Brain Disorders will be taught by Valerie Kilman, PhD. Survey of brain disorders such as neurodegenerative diseases, developmental disorders, narcolepsy, and migraine. Trace progress from the laboratory to the clinic, evaluate the state of knowledge and understand future directions. Lectures will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays. Discussions will be held on Friday. No textbook required.
Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0. Recommend review of basic genetics and molecular biology. Students may take both NEUROSCI 206-0-20 and NEUROSCI 360-0-20 concurrently with a permission number issued by the Neuroscience Major.
NEUROSCI 360-0-20 may be used as a Neuroscience Group B elective or may be used as an Allied Field in Biology.
NEUROSCI 370-0-20 Genetic and Circuit Analysis of Motivated Behavior will be taught by Hojoon Lee, Phd. Formerly coded NEUROSCI 390-0-23. Animals are programmed to behave strongly towards activities that satisfy our basic needs and enhance our chances of survival. This includes eating, drinking, sex, and social interaction. We will focus on the neurobiology of eating. How is food detected? How do we know when to eat and when to stop? What sets the priorities between eating and other needs? Do genes define behavior? What about neural circuits? Our goal is to answer these and many other questions about food. In this highly interactive class, we will read scientific articles, learn about cutting edge experimental techniques used in neuroscience research, discuss concepts, and practice oral presentation skills. No textbook required. No final exam.
NEUROSCI 370-0-20 and NEUROSCI 390-0-23 may be used as a Neuroscience Group B elective or may be used as an Allied Field in Biology. You may not receive credit for both NEUROSCI 370-0-20 and NEUROSCI 390-0-23.
NEUROSCI 390-0-30 Injury, Regeneration, and Recovery in the Nervous System will be taught by Yen-Chyi Liu, Phd on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 3 pm until 3:50 pm.
From invertebrates such as hydra and planarians that have the ability to regenerate their entire body from small pieces, to vertebrates such as bony fishes and amphibians that can regenerate entire body organs and repair damage to the central nervous system, why are non-mammalian vertebrates so much better than mammals at recovering from serious bodily injury? This course will take you through the research articles that investigate this question to delve into the cellular, molecular, and neuronal mechanisms that are involved in spinal cord injury and regeneration. You will gain the skills to learn a new topic by reading primary research articles critically and dissect, organize, and compile information gained from different sources into a coherent and logical story. No textbook required.
NEUROSCI 202-0-20 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience will be taught by Wei Chun Wang, PhD. Introduction to principles governing nervous system function at the cellular and molecular level. Final exam will be held during finals week. May not receive credit for both NEUROSCI 202-0 and BIOL_SCI 302-0. See Caesar for full description.
NEUROSCI 206-0-20 Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience will be taught by Andrew Miri, Phd. This course explores current understanding of the organization and function of neural systems (visual, auditory, motor, etc.) within the mammalian nervous system. Topics include basic neuroanatomy, sensory processing, motor control, and higher cognitive functions including memory and language. Time will be devoted to presentation of essential knowledge form each area as well as to a discussion of key experiments that have contributed to our understanding. Course reading will be supplemented by primary research articles. May not receive credit for both this course and the former NEUROSCI 306-0/BIOL_SCI 306-0. See Caesar for full description.