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BIOL575
Topics in Neurobiology: Sensory System Development
BIOL575 FA
Crosslistings: NS&B575
Not Currently Offered
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-22-1999
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