Biology: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental

BIOL125 Introduction to Neuroscience

The structure and function of the nervous system. Topics include elementary electrical principles, biophysics and physiology of single nerve and muscle cells, signal transduction at synapses, development of the nervous system, and neural basis of behavior. Requires a good understanding of basic biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology.

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B; and BIOL 101 or BIOC 100A; previous or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 110 is required.

Credits

5

Quarter offered

Fall, Winter

Instructor

James Ackman