Experimental Neurobiology

(4 Credits)

This course explores the role of individual molecules and the morphological and physiological properties of single neurons in the nervous system. Both molecular and cellular neurobiology have revolutionized research on cognitive processes and psychiatric disorders. Cell neurobiology has led to understanding the processes of neural coding at both the single cell and the circuit level. This course combines lectures, class discussions, and lab experiments to explore applications of cellular neurobiology in research. In addition to cellular physiology, this course examines brain activity dynamics and investigate neural interface systems. The course engages students in a guided research project as well as scientific writing and data reporting.