BIOL 462 - Cellular Neurobiology

Credits: 3

How animals detect and respond to their environment is determined by the structure and function of their nervous system. In this class, students will explore the cellular and molecular mechanisms that dictate nervous system function. Topics investigated will include generation of membrane potentials, action potentials, synaptic structure and function, neurotransmitter types and functions, cellular correlates of learning and memory, and basic neural circuitry.

Prerequisites: BIOL 431. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.