Biology 214 - Neurobiology

Fall
2021
01
4.00
John Roche

MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM

Amherst College
BIOL-214-01-2122F
BEBU 107
jroche@amherst.edu
BIOL-214-01,NEUR-214-01

(Offered as BIOL 214 and NEUR 214) An introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system, this course explores the basic functions of neurons and synapses as well as neural mechanisms of sensation at molecular, cellular, circuit and system levels. Basic topics in neurobiology and neurophysiology will be covered with emphasis on neuroscience history and understanding how neuroscientists approach the study of the nervous system. Three class hours per week.

Requisite: BIOL 191. Limited to 45 students. Fall semester. Professor Roche.

Permission is required for interchange registration during all registration periods.
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