Overview
Description
Molecular and cellular aspects of neural development, structure and function.
Requirements
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Terms
fall, spring
Core
CO9
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate understanding of fundamental concepts of cellular and molecular neuroscience by definition, explanation, and use of these concepts in examinations.
- describe and interpret the structure, molecular players, and function of key neuron types within multiple levels of nervous system organization, ranging from genes, proteins, organelles, neurotransmitters, synapses, circuits, and systems.
- integrate previous knowledge about cell and molecular biology to explain the cellular and molecular basis of sensory, motor, and other major neural systems.
- analyze and discuss technological applications and ethical concerns of cellular and molecular neuroscience for health- and society-related topics, such as genetic disease, autism, drug abuse, mental illness, neurodegeneration, regeneration, and stem cells.
- demonstrate the ability to critically analyze scientific research articles in cellular and molecular neuroscience, through assignments in writing, speaking, and/or website design, with further demonstration of understanding the profound impacts of neuroscience on society.