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Academic Year 2004/2005

Developmental Neurobiology
BIOL 345 SP
Crosslistings:
NS&B 345

This course will deal with development of the central nervous system in vertebrates and invertebrates. 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

Course Textbook: DEVELOPMENT OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM (2000) Sanes, DH, Reh TA, and Harris WA. Academic Press
Research papers from the primary literature

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two exams, term paper, poster session, oral presentation, and bi-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. Ideally, this class should be taken after 1 year of Introductory Biology and BIOL/NS&B 213.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: [NS&B213 or BIOL213] OR ([MB&B205 or BIOL205] AND [BIOL206 or MB&B206]) OR ([MB&B225 or BIOL225] AND [BIOL206 or MB&B206]) OR ([MB&B181 or BIOL181] AND [BIOL182 or MB&B182]) OR ([MB&B195 or BIOL195] AND [BIOL182 or MB&B182]) Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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