BIONB 3950 - [Molecular and Genetic Approaches to Neuroscience]

(PBS)

Fall. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3320. Next offered 2014-2015. (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.

Outcome 1: Demonstrate mastery of reading primary scientific literature in molecular neuroscience

Outcome 2: Demonstrate ability to present scientific information from primary literature to a broad audience by oral presentation.

Outcome 3: Demonstrate ability to apply basic scientific principles to formulate hypotheses that explain raw scientific data.

Outcome 4: Develop a clear understanding of the utility of model genetic organisms in the field of neuroscience.