BIONB 3950 - Molecular and Genetic Approaches to Neuroscience

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisites: BIONB 2220 or BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3320. Offered alternate years. Enrollment limited to: 25 students.

D. L. Deitcher.

Focuses on how different molecular and genetic approaches have led to major advances in neuroscience. Lectures, student presentations, and discussions examine original research articles. Topics include ligand-gated channels, potassium channels, seven membrane spanning receptors, development of the neuromuscular junction, neurotransmitter release, learning and memory, neurodiseases, and optogenetics.