BIOL345

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BIOL345

Developmental Neurobiology BIOL345 SP

Crosslistings: NS&B345

Spring 97 Availability (Last Updated on Sat Mar 8 05:00:06 EST 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       50      25         25

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 and final, paper.

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.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Lecture Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: BIOL205 and BIOL206 and BIOL207

Section 01: Naegele, J; Times: M.W.F.. 11:00AM;; Grading Mode: Mixed; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 3, Fr: 4; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997

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