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313.
Molecular Approaches in Neurobiological Research
5 hours Most recent syllabus
This combination lecture/lab/discussion course is open to students interested
in learning the concepts of molecular biology and how specific techniques
have been used to advance the understanding of nervous system function.
The course will focus primarily on studies of inner ear and neural development.
Students will be guided in designing and completing experiments realted
to the topics discussed in class. Students may periodically need to
complete lab assignments outside of designated times. Prerequisites:
NSCI 201 or NSCI 204 and BIOL 213, or consent of instructor. Enrollment
Limit: 12.
Ms. Bianchi
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321.
Studies in Neuronal Function
2 hours Most recent syllabus
Students will investigate how neurons communicate and interact. The
first four to six weeks in the laboratory will familiarize the student
with methods used to investigate the actions of living neurons and with
the design of experiments. The remainder of the semester will focus
on the design, performance, and analysis of an original experiment.
Students may need to schedule additional laboratory time outside of
class to complete their independent experiment. Prerequisite: NSCI 211
and either junior/senior standing, or previous or concurrent enrollment
in NSCI 319. Enrollment Limit: 10.
Mr. Loose
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324.
Laboratory in Neuroanatomy
1 hour Most recent syllabus
First Semester. Module 2. This laboratory introduces students to neuroanatomical
and neurohistological methods and techniques. Both the gross and fine
microscopic anatomy of the nervous system are studied. Prerequisite:
Previous or current enrollment in NSCI 320. Note: CR/NE grading. Enrollment
Limit: 16.
Mr. Braford
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327.
Neuropharmacology Laboratory
1 hour Most recent
syllabus
This laboratory is designed to introduce students to a selected number
of procedures used to explore the actions of drugs on the nervous system.
The lab focuses on biochemical (HPLC), cellular (hippocampal slice)
and behavioral approaches for understanding drug action. Corequisite:
NSCI 325. Notes: CR/NE or P/NP grading. Neuroscience, Biopsychology,
and Psychology majors given priority. Enrollment Limit: 10.
Mr. Smith
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332.
Neuroendocrine Research Methods
2 hours
WRi Most recent syllabus
This laboratory will introduce a number of the principles and basic
techniques used to study how hormones interact with the brain. Also,
we will use the study of hormones to learn more about how to design
and run scientific experiments. Some experiments will require participation
outside of scheduled laboratory meetings. Prerequisite: Previous or
current enrollment in NSCI 331. Enrollment Limit: 12.
Ms. Thornton
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341.
Laboratory in Developmental Neurobiology
1 hour Most recent syllabus
In this lab, students will have the opportunity to use a variety of
cellular and molecular biological protocols to explore mechanisms of
neural development. Labs will include such topics as: in vitro analysis
of tropic and trophic cues, assessment of cell lineage, analysis of
apoptosis, and the examination of transgenic mice. Periodically, students
will be required to do work outside the scheduled lab period. Prerequisite:
Current or previous enrollment in NSCI 339. Note: CR/NE or P/NP grading.
Enrollment Limit: 12.
Ms. Bianchi
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