BIOL575 - Topics in Neurobiology: Nervous System Development and Cell Death

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Topics in Neurobiology: Nervous System Development and Cell Death
BIOL575 SP

Crosslistings: NS&B575

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 and a text book. Students will work in teams to prepare presentations on the assigned readings and lead 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 th e biochemical and genetic causes of cell death and how it regulates development of the nervous system. Topics will range from the relevance of basic research on cell death to understanding and treating neurodegenerative diseases.

MAJOR READINGS

Koliatsos, N.E. and Ratan, R.R. (1999) CELL DEATH AND DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, Humana Press, 683 pages.
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 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 pages) are required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Criteria for Permission of Instructor:
1. Minimum of two courses of Biology/NS&B 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: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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

Prerequisites: NONE

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Naegele,Janice

Instructor's Course Page

Times: ...W... 02:00PM-05:00PM; Location: SHAN314

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 15)

SR. major: Jr. major: X

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

Special Attributes:

Curricular Renewal: Speaking, Writing

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000