BIO 443. Understanding Techniques in Neuroscience

Cross listed with: BIO 543
Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 014174 Grading Basis GRD

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(s): BIO 240 or BIO 250 or equivalent. Credit may not be earned in both BIO 443 and BIO 543.