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BIOL575

Topics in Neurobiology: Sensory System Development
BIOL575 FA

Crosslistings: NS&B575

Next Offered in 9899 FA

This course consists of a weekly meeting which includes a lecture on a topic by the Instructor and a student-led discussion. The major readings are current journal articles and reviews on each topic. Students will work in teams of two and prepare a presentation of the assigned readings and lead the 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 sensory system development, ranging from eye development in flies, fish, frogs and rodents to the effects of abnormal visual experience on the primary visual cortex of carnivores and primates, including human. Whenever possible evolutionary aspects of neural development are emphasized.

MAJOR READINGS

Daw, Nigel W. (1995) VISUAL DEVELOPMENT,
Plenum Publishing Corporation (242 pages, $45.00)
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

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998




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