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| NESC 3960 | Research in Neuroscience (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | An original experimental project is undertaken in which each student is responsible for the design and operation of the experiment under the direction of a Neuroscience Graduate Program faculty member. Prerequisite: Major in Neuroscience. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| NESC 3980 | Current Topics in Neuroscience I (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Current developments in the interdisciplinary field of neurosciences will be examined, from molecular neurobiology through cognitive neuroscience. Instruction will be based on readings of original literature, presentation of original and new data from Neuroscience faculty and attendance of seminar talks as part of the Neuroscience Graduate Seminar series. Prerequisite: Major in Neuroscience. |
| NESC 3985 | Current Topics in Neuroscience II (3.00) |
| Current developments in the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience will be examined, from molecular neurobiology through cognitive neuroscience. Instruction will be based on readings of original literature, presentation of original and new data from Neuroscience faculty and attendance of seminar talks as part of the Neuroscience Graduate Seminar series. Prerequisite: Major in Neuroscience. | |
| NESC 3995 | Research in Neuroscience (3.00) |
| An original experimental project is undertaken in which each student is responsible for the design and operation of the experiment under the direction of a Neuroscience Graduate Program faculty member. Prerequisite: Major in Neuroscience. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| NESC 4960 | Research in Neuroscience (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | An original experimental project is undertaken in which each student is responsible for the design and operation of the experiment under the direction of a Neuroscience Graduate Program faculty member. Prerequisite: Major in Neuroscience. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| NESC 4970 | Distinguished Majors Thesis (3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | A two-semester course in which the student prepares a thesis under the supervision of a Neuroscience Graduate Program faculty member. The thesis must be based on empirical research conducted by the student. Prerequisite: Participant in Neuroscience DMP. |
| NESC 4980 | Distinguished Majors Thesis (3.00) |
| A two-semester course in which the student prepares a thesis under the supervision of a Neuroscience Graduate Program faculty member. The thesis must be based on empirical research conducted by the student. Prerequisite: Participant in Neuroscience DMP. | |
| NESC 4995 | Research in Neuroscience (3.00) |
| An original experimental project is undertaken in which each student is responsible for the design and operation of the experiment under the direction of a Neuroscience Graduate Program faculty member. Prerequisite: Major in Neuroscience. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 | |
| NESC 5330 | Neural Network Models (3.00) |
| An introductory course to neural networks research, specifically biologically-based networks that reproduce cognitive phenomena. The goal of this course is to teach the basic thinking and methodologies used in constructing and understanding neural-like networks. Prerequisites: CS 1110; and BIOM 2101 or permission of the instructor. | |
| NESC 7030 | Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Neuroscience (2.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Introduces cellular, molecular, and developmental neuroscience. Includes the cellular and molecular biology of neurons and glia, intercellular signaling in the nervous system, and neuronal development and plasticity. Lectures and directed readings of primary literature. |
| NESC 7060 | Fundamentals of Neuroscience (2.00) |
| Provides a comprehensive and integrated understanding of the structure and function of the central nervous system. Stresses the structural and functional interrelationships of the various regions of the brain and spinal cord, and the cellular, molecular, and developmental biology of the nervous system. Laboratory sessions include brain dissections and examination of microscopic material. | |
| NESC 7200 | Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience (2.00) |
| Covers regulatory systems that operate on behavior, including behavioral neuroscience topics (circadian rhythms, drug addiction, neuroethology, social behavior) and cognitive neuroscience topics (physiology of learning and memory, perception, cognition, aging). | |
| NESC 8010 | Seminar in Neuroscience (2.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Topics of current interest in neuroscience are presented and discussed by both the program faculty and visiting neuroscientists from other institutions. Prerequisite: Permission of program director. |
| NESC 8020 | Seminar in Neuroscience (2.00) |
| Topics of current interest are presented and discussed by both the program faculty and visiting neuroscientists from other institutions. Prerequisite: Permission of program director. | |
| NESC 8080 | Neuroscience Graduate Student Seminar Series (1.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Students give forty-five minute presentations to their peers each week. Provides a chance for practice and improvement in giving lectures and an opportunity to receive advice from fellow trainees and attending faculty. Gives all members of the program updates on the progress and scientific interests of the students. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| NESC 8150 | Introduction to Research (1.00 - 6.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Laboratory experience acquaints the student with applied theory and current techniques in addressing research problems in neuroscience. Prerequisite: Permission of program director. |
| NESC 8160 | Introduction to Research (1.00 - 6.00) |
| Laboratory experience acquaints students with applied theory and current techniques. | |
| NESC 8170 | Introduction to Research (2.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Laboratory experience acquaints the student with applied theory and current techniques in addressing research problems in neuroscience. Prerequisite: Permission of program director. |
| NESC 8180 | Introduction to Research (2.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Laboratory experience acquaints the student with applied theory and current techniques in addressing research problems in neuroscience. Prerequisite: Permission of program director. |
| NESC 8250 | Molecular Basis of Neurological Disorder (2.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | A series of joint lectures by basic and clinical scientists that focuses on the clinical context of a specific biomedical problem and the contemporary research that has resulted in major advances and treatment of the disease. |
| NESC 8300 | Current Topics in Neuroscience (1.00 - 6.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Primary literature survey of a specific topic in neuroscience. |
| NESC 8450 | Current Topics in Neuroscience (1.00 - 6.00) |
| Primary literature survey of a specific topic in neuroscience. | |
| NESC 8550 | Current Topics in Neuroscience (2.00) |
| Primary literature survey of a specific topic in neuroscience. Course was offered Spring 2013 | |
| NESC 8600 | Directed Readings in Neuroscience (1.00 - 3.00) |
| Selected readings in neuroscience under the direction of a program faculty member. Prerequisite: NESC 7060 or permission of program director. | |
| NESC 8610 | Directed Readings in Neuroscience (1.00 - 3.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | Selected readings in neuroscience under the direction of a program faculty member. Prerequisite: NESC 7060 or permission of program director. |
| NESC 9998 | Non-Topical Research, Preparation for Doctoral Research (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |
| NESC 9999 | Non-Topical Research (1.00 - 12.00) |
| Offered Fall 2013 | For doctoral research, under the supervision of a dissertation director. Course was offered Spring 2013, Fall 2012, Summer 2012, Spring 2012, Fall 2011, Summer 2011, Spring 2011, Fall 2010, Summer 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009 |