BIONB 3950 - [Molecular and Genetic Approaches to Neuroscience]

(BIO-AS, PBS-AS)

Fall. Not offered: 2022-2023. Next offered: 2024-2025. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3320. Offered in even-numbered years only.

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, olfaction, pain and cold receptors, neurotransmitter release, neural networks, epilepsy, optogenetics, and circadian rhythms.

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.