Neurobiology

Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of "C-" or BIOL 251 with a minimum grade of "C-" or BIOL 265 with a minimum grade of "C-"; and MATH 140 or MATH 141 or MATH 150 or MATH 161/161E or equivalent with a minimum grade of "C-"; or consent of instructor Corequisite: BIOL 482L Nervous system ultrastructure, and the chemical and physiological properties of mammalian nerve cells will be discussed. Topics will include an examination of cell types, membrane potentials and synaptic transmission. Sensory and motor functions of nerves; reflex mechanisms; autonomic nervous functions; and central nervous system functions such as learning, memory and vision will also be covered. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered alternate years. May be taken for graduate-level credit.