BCH 605 - PRINCIPLES OF NEUROBIOLOGY

College of Medicine

Credits: 4

The objective of this course is to provide graduate students of diverse backgrounds with an introduction and overview of neurobiology. Areas covered will include neuronal and glial cell biology, neurotransmitters, signaling mechanisms, neuroanatomy, and neuronal development. The course is designed to provide a brief overview of each of the areas and introduce students to current research questions. The course will consist of lectures and informal presentations in a ‘Journal Club’ format. The course will be interdisciplinary and will be of interest to graduate students in anatomy, biology, biochemistry, immunology, pharmacy, pharmacology, physiology, psychology and toxicology and to neurology and neurosurgery residents.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: Introductory biochemistry course, or equivalent, and/or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: ANA 605, NEU 605, PGY 605, PHA 605