HS 350 - Introduction to Neuroscience I

The first of a two course series introducing students to the information that is central to work in the neurosciences. This course focuses on the instruction in basic cellular neurophysiology, including the ionic bases of resting potentials and action potentials, the mechanisms of chemical synaptic transmission, including plasticity, and the transduction of sensory stimuli by receptors. The cell biology of neurons including axonal transport and processing and targeting of proteins. Basic neuropharmacology of synaptic transmission with an emphasis on the molecular mechanisms of receptor action. Neuromodulation and second messenger systems. Cellular aspects of neural development with an emphasis on neuronal outgrowth, target recognition, and specific synapse formation.

Requisites: BIOL 182 and HS 201 (or equivalent) or instructor permission (Required, Previous).

Credits:3 cr

Session Cycle: Winter onlyYearly Cycle: Every Year