Biology 572 - Neurobiology

Fall
2018
01
3.00
Gerald Downes
M W 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
71724
Morrill Sci. Ctr. (III) rm 203
gbdownes@bio.umass.edu
Biology of nerve cells and cellular interactions in nervous systems. Lectures integrate structural, functional, molecular, and developmental approaches. Topics include neuronal anatomy and physiology, neural induction and pattern formation, development of neuronal connections, membrane potentials and neuronal signals, synapses, sensory systems, control of movement, systems neuroscience and neural plasticity. With Biology 494LI, this course satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BS-Biol majors.
This class is open to Psychology and Biology majors only BIOL285,BIOCHEM275,PSYCH330w/C
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.