PSY 638 - DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROBIOLOGY

College of Arts and Sciences

Credits: 3

An explanation of the processes which contribute to the development of the nervous system. Neurophysiological, cell biological and molecular approaches to cell differentiation, neuronal pathfinding and synapse formation and stabilization will be explored and discussed. Examples will be drawn from both vertebrate and invertebrate preparations.

Prerequisite(s):
Prereq: BIO 535 or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted with: ANA 638, PGY 638, BIO 638