BIOL 4800 - Neurobiology

3 cr. 3 hr. This course may be offered less than once every two years.

A survey is conducted of neural activity and the neural bases of behavior as illustrated by simpler invertebrate and vertebrate nervous systems. Topics covered in the class include structure and function of neurons, neurodevelopment, cellular basis of behavior (sensory and motor systems), neuropharmacology and neural plasticity. The class is facilitated by lectures and laboratory.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1200 /BIOL 1300 , or BIOL 1800 /BIOL 1900 and one year of Chemistry.