Cellular Neurobiology

6 units

This course will present a fully integrated overview of nerve cell structure, function and development at the molecular and cellular level. Broad topics to be covered include gene structure and regulation in the nervous system, basic neurophysiology, presynaptic and postsynaptic mechanisms of chemical neurotransmission, sensory transduction, neurogenesis and migration, axon guidance and synapse formation. Three 90 minute lectures plus one 75 minute paper discussion section per week. There will be four exams, as well as weekly quizzes.