BI 290 - Neurobiology

This course introduces essential concepts in Neurobiology. It begins by guiding students in understanding the foundations of the organization, physiological, signaling and reproduction of the cells within the Central Nervous System. Students will review the structure and function of the cellular and molecular processes of the brain cells. The course further expands to study the higher-level processing underlying cognition and learning. The course has six overall topics: Nervous System Anatomy, Cellular Neuroscience, Sensory Systems, Spinal/Brain Control of Motion, The Changing Brain, and Neuro-Immune-Toxicology. This course utilizes discussion, hands-on laboratory experimentation, analysis of foundational research literature and case-studies to engage with the topic material.

Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four.

Prerequisite(s): BI 103 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair.