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BIOL575
Topics in Neurobiology: Visual System Development
BIOL575 FA
Crosslistings: NS&B575
Fall 96 Availability (Last Updated on Sat Mar 8 05:00:40 EST 1997
)
Section Limit Enrollment Available
01 15 7 8
This course consists of a weekly meeting which includes a
lecture on a topic by the Instructor and a student-led
discussion. Students will work in teams of two and be
responsible for preparing one or two presentations of the
assigned readings and leading discussions. Prior to each
meeting, the presenting team must meet with the Instructor
to review their presentation. The course will include a
selection of current studies that clearly illustrate
principles of visual system development, ranging from
retinal development in fish and frogs to the effects of
abnormal visual experience on the primary visual cortex of
carnivores and primates, including human. Lectures by
invited speakers will take place at a separate time, to
supplement the course.
MAJOR READINGS
Daw, Nigel W. (1995) VISUAL DEVELOPMENT,
Plenum Publishing Corporation (242 pages, $45.00)
and primary journal articles from: J. NEUROSCIENCE, NEURON,
J. COMP. NEUROL., SCIENCE NATURE, PROC. NATL. ACAD. SCIENCES
and J. CELL BIOLOGY
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Each student is responsible
for attending all meetings of the course and must present
at two evening meetings. Students are also required to
actively participate in the discussion and will be graded
on the basis of their presentation and participation. Two
short papers (5-7 pages) are required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Criteria for
Permission of Instructor:
1. Minimum of four courses of Biology or upper level courses
in NSM, CHEM, OR MB&B, OR
2. Research experience.
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: Discussion Lecture Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: GR Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
BIOL205 and BIOL215 and BIOL245 and BIOL207 or BIOL205 and BIOL206 and BIOL215
and BIOL241
- Section 01
- Naegele, J
- Times: .T..... 1:10PM;
- Grading Mode: Mixed
- Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 2, So: 0, Fr: 0
- Major Preference Given
Last Updated on MAR-10-1997
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