Listed in: Biology, as BIOL-351 | Neuroscience, as NEUR-351
Josef G. Trapani (Sections 01, 01L and 02L)
(Offered as BIOL 351 and NEUR 351) This laboratory course will provide a deeper understanding of the physiological properties of the nervous system. We will address the mechanisms underlying electrical activity in neurons, as well as examine the physiology of synapses; the transduction and integration of sensory information; the function of nerve circuits; the trophic and plastic properties of neurons; and the relationship between neuronal activity and behavior. Laboratories will apply electrophysiological methods to examine neuronal activity and will include experimental design as well as analysis and presentation of collected data. Throughout the course, we will focus on past and current neurophysiology research and how it contributes to the field of neuroscience. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
Requisites: BIOL 191 and CHEM 151; PHYS 117 or 124 is recommended. Limited to one lab section with 18 students. Open to juniors and seniors. Fall semester. Professor Trapani.
How to handle overenrollment: Priority will first be given to seniors who require the course to graduate. Priority will then be given to junior neuroscience majors followed by senior and junior biology and BCBP majors.
Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: reading of scientific literature; collection, analysis and presentation of scientific data; quantitative problem sets; in-class written examinations; collaborative group work.
Section 01
Tu 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM SCCE E212
Th 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM SCCE E212
Section 01L
W 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM SCCE A001
Section 02L
Tu 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM SCCE A001
This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.
| Section(s) | ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | From Neuron to Brain (5 ed.) | Sinaeur Associates (2011) | Nicholls et al. | Please Purchase Online | TBD |