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Academic Year 2000/2001


Cellular Neurophysiology
BIOL 245 SP

Crosslistings:
NS&B 245

This course will deal with basic aspects of neuronal physiology, including the function of excitable membranes, transfer of information between cells (synaptic physiology, neurochemistry, membrane receptors), integrative actions of nerve cells, and the function of small groups of neurons in generating and controlling simple behaviors. In connection with each of these topics, consideration will be given to modification of neuronal function resulting from recent past experiences or developmental events.

MAJOR READINGS

Levitan, I. and Kaczymarek, L., THE NEURON Recommended readings of original research papers will be placed on reserve.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Three hour exams.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

A basic understanding of DC electricity is useful.

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: (MB&B205 AND BIOL207) OR NS&B213

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Berlind,Allan   
Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM;     Location: SHAN201
Reserved Seats:    (Total Limit: UNL)
SR. major:    Jr. major:
SR. non-major:    Jr. non-major:    SO:    FR:

Special Attributes:
Curricular Renewal:    Quantitative Reasoning
Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001


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