BIONB 3950

Molecular and Genetic Approaches to Neuroscience

Course Description

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

Focuses on how different molecular and genetic approaches have led to major advances in neuroscience.  Lectures, student presentations, and discussions examine original research articles.  Topics include ligand-gated channels, potassium channels, seven membrane spanning receptors, development of the neuromuscular junction, neurotransmitter release, learning and memory, neurodiseases, and optogenetics.

When Offered Fall.

Permission Note Enrollment limited to: 25 students.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3320.

Distribution Category (PBS)

• Demonstrate mastery of reading primary scientific literature in molecular neuroscience
• Demonstrate ability to present scientific information from primary literature to a broad audience by oral presentation.
• Demonstrate ability to apply basic scientific principles to formulate hypotheses that explain raw scientific data.
• Develop a clear understanding of the utility of model genetic organisms in the field of neuroscience.

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