Neuroscience Program

This course is designed to provide students the background skills and experiences needed to conduct research in Neuroscience. Students will engage in research-related activities including reading empirical manuscripts, data collection and transcription, data analysis, and learning project protocols. May be repeated up to a maximum total of 6 credit hours. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, and NEUR 2310.

This course is designed to provide students the background skills and experiences needed to conduct research in Neuroscience. Students will engage in research-related activities including reading empirical manuscripts, data collection and transcription, data analysis, and learning project protocols. May be repeated up to a maximum total of 6 credit hours. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, and NEUR 2310.

This course is designed to provide students the background skills and experiences needed to conduct research in Neuroscience. Students will engage in research-related activities including reading empirical manuscripts, data collection and transcription, data analysis, and learning project protocols. May be repeated up to a maximum total of 6 credit hours. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, and NEUR 2310.

In this course students review and discuss ethical theories and principles, and then discuss ethical dilemmas arising from several currently devoted topics relevant to the brain, cognition, and behavior. Relevant bioethical and philosophical principles will be applied to each issue allowing students to acquired and develop skills in ethical analysis. In addition, relevant neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurotechnologies will be discussed. (Also listed as PSYC 3310.) (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: PSYC 1300 and PSYC/NEUR 2310 or Permission of Instructor

A specialized course periodically offered in Neuroscience Program and participating departments (Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, and Psychology). May be repeated for up to 6 hours credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor

This course is designed to provide students the background skills and experiences needed to conduct research in Neuroscience. Students will engage in research-related activities including reading empirical manuscripts, data collection and transcription, data analysis, and learning project protocols. May be repeated up to a maximum total of 6 credit hours. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, and NEUR 2310.

In this course students review and discuss ethical theories and principles, and then discuss ethical dilemmas arising from several currently devoted topics relevant to the brain, cognition, and behavior. Relevant bioethical and philosophical principles will be applied to each issue allowing students to acquired and develop skills in ethical analysis. In addition, relevant neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neurotechnologies will be discussed. (Also listed as PSYC 3310.) (Offered every other year.) Prerequisite: PSYC 1300 and PSYC/NEUR 2310 or Permission of Instructor

Neuropsychopharmacology provides a deeper understanding of nervous system pharmacology and its importance in behavioral/psychological functions. This course will also provide understanding in how pharmacoloigcal compounds produce effects within the nervous system. Finally, the course will examine how these pharmacological principles affects neural circuitry in the context of understanding neuropsychiatric disorders. (Also listed as PSYC 3420) Prerequisites: NEUR/PSYC 2310

Neurobiology focuses on the organization and function of nervous tissues and systems. The course begins with an anatomical overview, followed by an examination of neural system function at the level of signaling and synaptic transmission, sensory systems, and central system integration and control. With this foundation, the course explores brain development and plasticity. Additional hours are required to monitor experiments. (also listed as BIOL 3457.) (Offered every year). Prerequisites: BIOL 3313, NEUR 2310, and CHEM 2319, 2119

This course is designed to provide students the background skills and experiences needed to conduct research in Neuroscience. Students will engage in research-related activities including reading empirical manuscripts, data collection and transcription, data analysis, and learning project protocols. May be repeated up to a maximum total of 6 credit hours. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, and NEUR 2310.

This course is designed to provide students the background skills and experiences needed to conduct research in Neuroscience. Students will engage in research-related activities including reading empirical manuscripts, data collection and transcription, data analysis, and learning project protocols. May be repeated up to a maximum total of 6 credit hours. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, and NEUR 2310.

This course is designed to provide students the background skills and experiences needed to conduct research in Neuroscience. Students will engage in research-related activities including reading empirical manuscripts, data collection and transcription, data analysis, and learning project protocols. May be repeated up to a maximum total of 6 credit hours. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, and NEUR 2310.

This course is built around student presentations of independent research in neuroscience (NEUR 4390) and seminars from occasional external speakers. Neuroscience majors are required to register for this course each semester of their junior and senior years. The course is also open to other students interested in neuroscience.

During the Capstone Seminar students will reflect on their Program of Study, articulate any modifications or additions made to this plan, and discuss the progress made toward meeting objectives and goals. Additionally, students are expected to attend the Neuroscience Seminar each week, participate in discussion with guest speakers, participate in professional development activities (such as preparing a c.v., personal statement), and give a presentation during Neuroscience Seminar. The underlying philosophy of the course is designed to encourage reflection and critical thinking, and to enhance written and oral communication skills. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisites: Graduating senior status and three semesters of NEUR 4000.

Neurochemistry explores the overlap of chemistry, biochemistry, and neuroscience. Students will learn about how the central nervous system functions at the molecular level. The topics covered include neurotransmitter synthesis, metabolism, and utilization, how membrane potentials are created, maintained and used in action potentials, and the role of the membrane in neuron function. Students will also delve into the neurochemical literature. (Also listed as CHEM-4360) Lecture- 3 hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-3330

Independent empirical research arranged with a faculty member on problems in neuroscience. Results of the project are presented in written and oral form. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisites: Consent of instructor, and NEUR 3-90.

This course provides an opportunity for independent research and scholarly investigation in conjunction with faculty supervisors within the Neuroscience program. With NEUR 4396, this will result in the preparation of a written thesis. Students must submit a formal research proposal to the Program Chair prior to the semester of enrollment in the course. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisites: NEUR 3-90, senior standing, permission of the Program Chair

This course is a continuation of research projects begun under NEUR 4395. Students are required to write a thesis and give an oral presentation of the project in the Neuroscience Seminar. (Offered every semester.) Prerequisite: NEUR 4395 and consent of instructor.

Independent empirical research arranged with a faculty member on problems in neuroscience. Results of the project are presented in written and oral form. A maximum of 6 semester hours is allowed. The research topic must be approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Independent empirical research arranged with a faculty member on problems in neuroscience. Results of the project are presented in written and oral form. A maximum of 6 semester hours is allowed. The research topic must be approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Independent empirical research arranged with a faculty member on problems in neuroscience. Results of the project are presented in written and oral form. A maximum of 6 semester hours is allowed. The research topic must be approved by the Faculty Advisory Committee. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.