
BN 1650 Structure of the Nervous System
This is a combined lecture and laboratory course on the anatomy of the central nervous system. Lectures provide an overview of the circuitry of the major neural systems for sensation, movement, cognition, and emotion and emphasize a functional perspective. The embryology, microcircuitry, and chemical neuroanatomy of the brain are also considered. Laboratory exercises include brain dissections, analysis of histological slides of neural tissue, and axon-tracing experiments.
BN 2120 - Topics in Visual Physiology
Selected topics in visual physiology are examined through a close and critical reading of original research articles. Emphasizes the anatomical and physiological bases of visual function. Primarily for graduate students with a strong background in neuroscience and a working knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the mammalian visual system. Offered in alternate years.
BIOL 3650 - Integrated Medical Sciences II
This interdisciplinary course within the first year medical curriculum provides cross-disciplinary perspectives on basic and behavioral sciences related to human biology and the field of medicine and health care.