BL 403 - Neurobiology with Lab

(5.00 cr.)

Prerequisite: BL 118 , BL 119 , BL 121 , BL 126 . An integrated examination of the mammalian nervous system with emphasis on the human brain. A review of basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Students conduct in-depth explorations of specific topics such as neuropathologies, neuropharmacology, neuroanatomical sex differences, aging, and the molecular and cellular bases of memory and learning. The laboratory includes an examination of histological preparations and human brain slices; discussions of primary literature and review articles; instructor presentation of special topics in neurobiology including visual, auditory, and vestibular systems; and student presentations of selected topics in neurobiology. Closed to students who have taken BL 405 , PY 331 , or PY 332 .