BIOL245 - Cellular Neurophysiology

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Academic Year 2005/2006

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, Third Edition
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.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: ([MB&B205 or BIOL205] AND BIOL207) OR ([MB&B225 or BIOL225] AND BIOL207) OR [NS&B213 or BIOL213] OR ([MB&B181 or BIOL181] AND [BIOL182 or MB&B182]) OR ([MB&B195 or BIOL195] AND [BIOL182 or MB&B182])

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Aaron,Gloster B.

Times: .M.W.F. 10:00AM-10:50AM; Location: SCIE309;

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 25)

SR. major: 8 Jr. major: 8

SR. non-major: 2 Jr. non-major: 2 SO: 5 FR: X

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Non-Verbal Texts

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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006