BIOL 362 Neurobiology
This course aims to provide students with an overview of major principles and concepts of modern neurobiology. The cellular and molecular basis of neuronal excitability and synaptic transmission, sensory and motor systems, and development and modification of the nervous system will be covered in this course. All students are expected to read assigned book chapters in advance in order to comprehend the lecture contents and participate actively in the class discussions.
This course aims to provide students with an overview of major principles and concepts of modern neurobiology. The cellular and molecular basis of neuronal excitability and synaptic transmission, sensory and motor systems, and development and modification of the nervous system will be covered in this course. All students are expected to read assigned book chapters in advance in order to comprehend the lecture contents and participate actively in the class discussions.
BIOL 395 Glial Biology in Health and Disease
This course explores glial cells and their essential roles in the nervous system in both health and disease conditions. Students will learn the biology, physiology, and function of major glial cells, including astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, NG2-glia cells, microglia, and peripheral glia. Students will also explore how glial dysfunction contributes to neurological disorders.
BIOL 296 Introduction to Research
Students will begin reading the literature in the field of their mentor, conduct experiments designed by the mentor, and give a presentation on their work or studies, in preparation for upper level undergraduate research.
This course explores glial cells and their essential roles in the nervous system in both health and disease conditions. Students will learn the biology, physiology, and function of major glial cells, including astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, NG2-glia cells, microglia, and peripheral glia. Students will also explore how glial dysfunction contributes to neurological disorders.
BIOL 296 Introduction to Research
Students will begin reading the literature in the field of their mentor, conduct experiments designed by the mentor, and give a presentation on their work or studies, in preparation for upper level undergraduate research.
BIOL 396 Research
Students will investigate a biological hypothesis, search literature, and conduct experiments. Students will complete a fifteen-page paper and participate in the Undergraduate Poster Session.
BIOL 398 Internship Biology
The internship will be pursued in conjunction with some off-campus educational or research facility or program. The internship will be intellectually challenging for students, grounded in basic science and involving active collection, analysis, and evaluation of data.
Students will investigate a biological hypothesis, search literature, and conduct experiments. Students will complete a fifteen-page paper and participate in the Undergraduate Poster Session.
BIOL 398 Internship Biology
The internship will be pursued in conjunction with some off-campus educational or research facility or program. The internship will be intellectually challenging for students, grounded in basic science and involving active collection, analysis, and evaluation of data.
