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Academic Year 2001/2002

Developmental Neurobiology
BIOL 345 FA
Crosslistings:
NS&B 345

This course will deal with development of the central nervous system in vertebrates. The course will highlight recent achievements in understanding neural development at the molecular, cellular, and systems levels. Specific examples will be taken from research on sensory systems.

MAJOR READINGS

Research papers from the primary literature
Coleman, James R. (1990) DEVELOPMENT OF SENSORY SYSTEMS IN MAMMALS. John Wiley & Sons, Publisher Kandel, Schwartz & Jessell, "Principles of Neural Science" Purves & Lichtman, DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROBIOLOGY

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Midterm exam, paper, poster session, oral presentation and weekly problem sets.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

If student has not had a course in neurobiology or developmental biology, he/she should consult with instructor before enrolling.

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/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NS&B213 OR BIOL213 OR (BIOL205 AND BIOL206) OR (MB&B205 AND MB&B206) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-19-2002

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