BIOL 477 - Neuroscience

Credits: (4)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory.
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in BIOL 131, BIOL 132, BIOL 231, and BIOL 232.
An introduction to basic and fundamental concepts in the field of neuroscience. This course will provide an introduction and overview of several core neuroscience areas including cell and molecular biology of neurons, synaptic transmission, cognition, perception, movement, arousal, emotion, behavior, thought, learning and memory. The laboratory component will emphasize the importance of discovery and students will participate in animal research.