01:146:201,202Independent Study in Cell Biology and Neuroscience (1-3,1-3)Independent
study under the direction of a member of the faculty. Written report
required. Prerequisites: Permission of department and an instructor willing to sponsor the student, and a cumulative grade-point average of 2.8 or better. May not be used to fulfill a laboratory requirement. Open only to students majoring or planning to major in cell biology and neuroscience.
01:146:245Fundamentals of Neurobiology (3)
Introduction to the biology of the nervous system. Topics covered
include nerve cell signaling, sensory and motor systems, and higher
brain processes.
Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102.
01:146:270Fundamentals of Cell and Developmental Biology (3)Principles of cell biology. Structure, function, and macromolecular organization of cellular organelles.Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102.
01:146:295Essentials of Cell Biology and Neuroscience (3)Provides a solid background in cell biology and neuroscience
for students to follow new scientific achievements in these fields. Topics range from regulation of gene transcription to neural signaling and cognition, with a focus on remediation of
neurological disorders.Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102. Not for cell biology and neuroscience majors.
01:146:307,308Research in Cell Biology and Neuroscience (1-3,1-3)
Laboratory research on an original problem under the direction of a member of the faculty. Written report required.
Prerequisites: Permission of department and an instructor willing to sponsor the student and a cumulative grade-point average of 2.8 or better. Open only to students majoring or planning to major in cell biology and neuroscience.
01:146:322Animal Histology (4)
Structure of the tissues and organs of the animal body.
Discussion of the cell biology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations of human parasitic diseases.
Lec. 3 hrs. Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102.
01:146:329Human Parasitology Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany 01:146:328.
Lab. 3 hrs. Pre- or corequisite: 01:146:328.
01:146:356Systems Physiology (3)
Comprehensive study of the principal organ systems of laboratory animals and humans.
Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102 and 01:160:161-162 or 163-164, and 171. Credit not given for both this course and 11:067:300.
01:146:357Systems Physiology Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany 01:146:356.
Lab. 3 hrs. Pre- or corequisite: 01:146:356.
01:146:405Honors Seminar (3)
Development of communication and written skills needed by professionals
in cell biology and neuroscience. Oral reports, written papers, and
discussion of topics of current interest in the field.
Prerequisite: Permission of department. Open only to senior honors students.
01:146:406-407Research in Cell Biology and Neuroscience (1-4,1-4)
Research under the direction of a member of the departmental faculty. Written report required.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and a cumulative grade-point average of 2.8 or better. Open only to students majoring in cell biology and neuroscience.
01:146:408-409Honors Research (3-6,3-6)
Research project under the direction of a departmental faculty member. Written report and oral presentation required. Prerequisites: Permission of department and an instructor willing to sponsor the student. Open only to seniors majoring in cell biology and neuroscience who meet the requirements for the departmental honors program.
01:146:445Advanced Neurobiology I (4)
Advanced concepts in neurobiology focusing on cellular and molecular aspects of neuronal signaling, including ion channel gating, sensory transduction, and transmission across chemical and electrical synapses.
Prerequisite: 01:146:245 and 270.
01:146:446Advanced Neurobiology Laboratory I (3) Advanced laboratory methods in neurobiology. Electrophysiological and
immunochemical techniques to explore the structural and functional
features of nerve cells.
Prerequisites: 01:146:445 and permission of instructor.
01:146:447Advanced Neurobiology II (3)Focuses on the neurobiology of disease, with four modules: developmental
disorders, injury to brain and spinal cord, regeneration, and neurodegenerative
diseases, including Alzheimer's disease.Prerequisites: 01:146:245 and 270.
01:146:448Advanced Neurobiology Laboratory II (3)Advanced laboratory methods in molecular neurobiology. Study of neuronal differentiation, neurite outgrowth, and neuronal protein trafficking using molecular biological, cell biological, and biochemical techniques. Prerequisites: 01:146:445 and permission of instructor.
01:146:464Topics in Cell Biology and Neuroscience (3)
Directed readings and discussion of selected topics in cell biology and neuroscience.Prerequisites: 01:146:245 and 270.
01:146:470Advanced Cell Biology (3)
Advanced concepts of cell biology focusing on the molecular
organization of cells, including internal membranes and synthesis of
macromolecules, the cell nucleus, the cell cycle, cytoskeleton,
cell-cell adhesion and the extracellular matrix, and signal
transduction. Prerequisite: 01:146:270. Credit not given for both this course and 01:119:370 or 378 or 01:146:370.
01:146:471Advanced Cell Biology Laboratory (3) Advanced laboratory methods in cell biology. Emphasis on light and
electron microscopy, imaging, immunochemical techniques, tissue
culture, and methods of identifying and separating macromolecules.
Prerequisites: 01:146:470 and permission of instructor.
01:146:472Advanced Developmental Biology (3)
Molecular biology of early development, morphogenesis, organogenesis,
tissue interactions, and genetic control of cellular differentiation.
Prerequisite: 01:146:270.
01:146:474Immunology (3)
Fundamental principles of immunology with emphasis on
antibody formation, immunoglobulin molecules and genes,
hypersensitivity reactions, and the cellular basis for the immune
response.
Prerequisites: 01:119:101-102 and 01:447:380 or 384. Recommended: 01:447:390.
01:146:475Laboratory in Immunology (1)
Biochemical and molecular analysis of immune cell function. Application
of immunological techniques to the examination of normal and diseased
states.
Pre- or corequisite: 01:146:474.
01:146:478Molecular Biology (3)Structure and function of macromolecules, recombinant DNA technology,
and study of genes and their regulation at the molecular and cellular
levels.Prerequisites: 01:160:307-308. For juniors and seniors only. Credit not given for both this course and 01:694:408 or 11:126:481.