Neuroscience 572 - Advanced Neurobiology
Fall
2026
02
3.00
Gerald Downes
M W 2:30PM 3:45PM
UMass Amherst
20604
Morrill Sci. Ctr. (III) rm 203
gbdownes@umass.edu
11185
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.
Open to NEURO majors. BIOC275/BIO285&330/PSYCH330w/C