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BIO 443. Understanding Techniques in Neuroscience

Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 014174

Crosslisted with BIO 543

A writing-intensive introduction to basic neurobiological processes that draws from molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, behavioral biology, electrophysiology, pharmacology, computer science and optics. Topics will include both classic and state-of-the-art techniques. Special emphasis will be placed on framing techniques as tools to answer basic scientific questions in neuroscience. BIO 443 is taught concurrently with BIO 543. Credit may not be earned in both BIO 443 and BIO 543. Prerequisite: BIO 240  or BIO 250  or equivalent.  Credit may not be earned in both BIO 443 and BIO 543.