NEUR 5960 - Developmental Neurobiology (with lab)

Goals: To introduce the molecular and cellular processes underlying the development of a functional nervous system. To develop critical evaluation skills through reading and discussing primary literature in the field of developmental neurobiology. To synthesize topics and approaches to develop an original research proposal. To design and perform experiments with model organisms commonly used in developmental neuroscience studies.

Content: Mechanisms driving the formation of nervous tissue and generation of diverse types of neurons; migration of cells within the nervous system; outgrowth and pathfinding of axons; synaptic formation and reorganization.

Taught: Alternate years, fall term

Prerequisite: BIOL 3050 or BIOL 3060 or BIOL 3100 with a grade of C- or better

Note: Students must concurrently register for a lecture and a corresponding 0-credit lab section of this course.

Credits: 4