Courses in Neuroscience (NSCI)
- NSCI 096 - Special Topics
- See Schedule of Courses for specific titles.
- Credits: 1.00
- NSCI 111 - Exploring Neuroscience
- In-depth survey of neuroscience topics, including neuron function, the anatomical and functional organization of the nervous system, and diseases of the nervous system. Prerequisites: PSYS 001; CHEM 023 or CHEM 031; and one of the following pairs of courses: BIOL 001 and BIOL 002, BCOR 011 and BCOR 012, or ANPS 019 and ANPS 020.
- Credits: 3.00
- NSCI 112 - Exploring Neurosci Laboratory
- Laboratory course in neuroscience designed to provide hands-on experience with methods of inquiry in neuroscience. Goals of this course include the development of problem-solving skills, data analysis, the scientific method, and science communication. Neuroscience majors only. Prerequisites: PSYS 001; CHEM 023 or CHEM 031; and one of the following pairs of courses: BIOL 001 and BIOL 002, BCOR 011 and BCOR 012, or ANPS 019 and ANPS 020.
- Credits: 1.00
- NSCI 192 - Teaching Assistantship
- Undergraduate student service as a teaching assistant, usually in an introductory level course in the discipline, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
- Credits: 1.00 to 3.00
- NSCI 197 - Undergraduate Research
- Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
- Credits: 1.00 to 18.00
- NSCI 198 - Undergraduate Research
- Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
- Credits: 3.00
- NSCI 225 - Human Neuroanatomy
- Functional anatomy of the human nervous system and its cells. Focus on both peripheral and central nervous system. Lectures and laboratory (gross and microscopic anatomy). Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
- Credits: 3.00
- NSCI 255 - Neuroregeneration
- An analysis of the cellular and molecular processes involved in injury, responses to damage, and differences in the capacity of specific neural tissues to regenerate. Prerequisite: NSCI 111.
- Credits: 3.00
- NSCI 270 - Diseases of the Nervous System
- Senior level, seminar-style capstone course in which students bring together information learned in other courses for an in-depth study of disease states of the nervous system. Pre/co-requisites: NSCI 110 and Senior standing.
- Credits: 3.00
- NSCI 280 - Glia: Not Just Neuron Glue!
- Interdisciplinary course in which students engage in a focused, in-depth exploration of how glial cells contribute to neurological and psychiatric disorders. Prerequisites: NSCI 111; Course director approval. Pre/Co-requisites: NSCI 111; Course Director permission.
- Credits: 3.00
- NSCI 295 - Advanced Special Topics
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- Credits: 3.00
- NSCI 296 - Advanced Special Topics
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- Credits: 3.00
- NSCI 297 - Undergraduate Research
- Undergraduate student work on individual or small team specific student, which occurs outside the traditional, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
- Credits: 1.00 to 18.00
- NSCI 298 - Undergraduate Research
- Undergraduate student work on individual or small team research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.
- Credits: 3.00
- NSCI 302 - Neuroscience
- Functional anatomy of the human nervous system. Lectures and laboratory providing learning experience with dissected specimens, gross and microscopic anatomy. Incorporates clinical information from physician-scientists. Prerequisite: Physical Therapy major or Instructor permission.
- Credits: 4.00
- NSCI 306 - Techniques in Neurobiology
- Discussion of techniques used to study the nervous system. Experience with light, fluorescence, electron microscopy; microsurgical procedures; electrophysiological stimulating, recording techniques; neuronal tracing techniques. Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.
- Credits: 3.00
- NSCI 320 - Developmental Neurobiology
- Provides fundamental knowledge of cell-to-cell interactions necessary for proper development and organization of the nervous system. Topics include pattern formation, neuronal differentiation, axon guidance, and target interactions. Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor. Alternate years.
- Credits: 3.00
- NSCI 323 - Neurochemistry
- Biochemistry of the nervous system. Topics include ion channels, synaptic function, neurotransmitters and neuropeptides, signal transduction, and hormones in brain function. Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.
- Credits: 3.00
- NSCI 326 - Basic Sci-Neurologic Disease
- In-depth examination of basic mechanisms and clinical aspects of a related subset of neurological disorders, e.g. neurodegenerative disease or disorders of neurotransmission. Disease group changes every year. Prerequisite: Advanced Graduate Students, Neuroscience Faculty and Residents in Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychology.
- Credits: 1.00
- NSCI 327 - Resp Conduct in Biomed Rsch
- Topics in Scientific Integrity surrounding responsible conduct and practices in biomedical research. Prerequisites: Advanced Graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and assistant professors in the biological or biomedical sciences.
- Credits: 1.00
- NSCI 328 - Techniques in Microscopy
- Topics shall include practical background in microscopy, including brightfield, epifluorescence, confocal, multi-photon, deconvolution, atomic force and electron microscopy. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
- Credits: 3.00
- NSCI 329 - Topics in Excitable Membranes
- This course is a graduate course designed to introduce the fundamentals of cellular electrophysiology through independent student reading and faculty-led group discussions of journal articles. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
- Credits: 2.00
- NSCI 330 - Comparative Neurobiology
- Examination of the cellular mechanisms that underlie selective motor and sensory abilities, and unique behaviors that have evolved in various species. Discussion and student presentations. Pre/co-requisite: Instructor permission.
- Credits: 3.00
- NSCI 381 - Seminar in Neuroscience
- Research presentations and critical review of the literature in various areas of anatomical and neurobiological sciences.
- Credits: 1.00
- NSCI 382 - Seminar in Neuroscience
- Research presentations and critical review of the literature in various areas of anatomical and neurobiological sciences.
- Credits: 1.00
- NSCI 391 - Master's Thesis Research
- Credits: 1.00 to 18.00
- NSCI 395 - Advanced Special Topics
- See Schedule of Courses for specific titles. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
- Credits: 3.00
- NSCI 491 - Doctoral Dissertation Research
- Credits: 3.00