Neurobio I:cellular & Mol
Part of BIOL 5004 Neurobiology I: Cellular & Molecular
10:10am–11:25am
MATHEMATICS BUILDING MAT 207
Morningside
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Prerequisites: one year of biology; a course in physics is highly recommended. This is an advanced course intended for majors providing an in depth survey of the cellular and molecular aspects of nerve cell function. Topics include: the cell biology and biochemistry of neurons, ionic and molecular basis of electrical signals, synaptic transmission and its modulation, function of sensory receptors. Although not required, it is intended to be followed by Neurobiology II (see below).
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