Synaptic Change in the Nervous System

3 units

In this course, we study synapses and how they are modified by experience in development, learning, and memory. Topics include the impact of different types of synapses on neural function; activity-dependent synaptic organization during nervous system development; the link between synaptic plasticity and learning and memory; circuitry and mechanisms of explicit and implicit memory formation; and synaptic organization and function in aging. We also learn how learning and memory are altered in mood disorders and addiction, as well as how they are affected by sleep and exercise.