BIONB 2220

BIONB 2220

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2019-2020.

An introduction to neuroscience: the structure and function of the nervous system of humans and other animals. Topics include the cellular and molecular basis for cell signaling, the functions of neurons in communication and in decision making; neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, sensory systems, motor systems, neural development, learning and memory, and other complex brain functions. The course will emphasize how the nervous system is built during development, how it changes with experiences during life, how it functions in normal behavior, and how it is disrupted by injury and disease. Discussion sections will include a dissection of a preserved sheep brain.

When Offered Spring, Summer.

Permission Note Priority given to: students studying Neurobiology and Behavior. Not open to: freshmen. Enrollment limited to: 15 students per 4 credit disc.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: one year of college level biology for majors (Comparative Physiology and/or Cell and Developmental Biology are recommended) and one year of chemistry.

Distribution Category (OPHLS-AG, PBS-AS)
Satisfies Requirement Four-credit option required of students in Neurobiology and Behavior program of study.

Comments May be taken independently of BIONB 2210.

Outcomes
  • Demonstrate knowledge of core concepts and principles in neuroscience through writing, speaking, and problem solving.
  • Use the scientific method to link neuroscience concepts to observations and experiments.
  • Explain the functions of the major components of the central and peripheral nervous system to the extent they are known.
  • Demonstrate how the laws of chemistry and physics apply to mechanisms of neural activity.
  • Explain mechanisms of animal and human neural function at multiple scales, from molecules and molecular interactions to interactions of neural circuits and brain pathways.
  • Explain how information is encoded by neurons and neural circuits: describe how perceptions are represented, stored, and recalled for later use in decision making and control of behavior.
  • Explain modern views of how the nervous system it changes with experience, and how it is disrupted by injury and disease.
  • Describe how the brain generates complex cognitive functions including communication, emotions, sleep and cognition.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIONB 2220

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 16687 BIONB 2220   LEC 001

    • MWF Uris Hall G01
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Dietz, S

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIONB 2220

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  2913 BIONB 2220   LEC 002

    • MWF Uris Hall G01
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Dietz, S

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3058 BIONB 2220   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3252 BIONB 2220   DIS 202

    • T Corson-Mudd W358
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Dietz, S

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3253 BIONB 2220   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3254 BIONB 2220   DIS 204

    • R Corson-Mudd W358
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Dietz, S

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3255 BIONB 2220   DIS 205

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3747 BIONB 2220   DIS 206

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3256 BIONB 2220   DIS 207

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  3840 BIONB 2220   DIS 208

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  •  4296 BIONB 2220   DIS 209

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  • 16677 BIONB 2220   DIS 210

    • T Corson-Mudd W364
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Dietz, S

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person

  • 18112 BIONB 2220   DIS 211

    • R Corson-Mudd W364
    • Jan 21 - May 5, 2020
    • Dietz, S

  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid - Online & In Person