(3 crs.) Provides the basic concepts and language for the field of Neuroscience. It teaches molecular, cellular, behavioral, and computational mechanisms of the brain. (Lec. 3) Pre: credit for or concurrent enrollment in BIO 101.

(1 cr.) Interpreting, thinking critically, and presenting neuroscience research from peer-reviewed academic journal articles. (Lec. 1)

(3 crs.) Introduction to concepts and ethics and diversity considered essential foundation knowledge for neuroscience research as well as other health related sciences. (Lec. 3)

(1 cr.) Introduction to careers in neuroscience and related graduate/professional degree programs. Students will create educational and career plans; write resumes and personal statements; and develop communication skills. (Lec. 1)

(4 crs.) Acquire knowledge and tools to solve problems in neurobiology. Topics covered include approaches in neuroscience, behavioral studies, tissue/cell preparation, histology/microscopy, electrode stimulation and molecular characterization. (Lec. 3, Lab. 1) Pre: NEU 101 and BIO 101 and 103.

(3 crs.) Examine essentials of cellular and molecular neurosciences: neuron growth and differentiation, neuromodulation, behavior of neural circuits, cell signaling, neurophysiology, regulation and homeostasis.(Lec. 3) Pre: NEU 101 and BIO 101 and 102.

(3 crs.) Cellular and molecular mechanisms of developmental neurobiology using examples from invertebrate and vertebrate model organisms, and humans. Topics may include neuronal differentiation, cell-type specification, neuronal migration, cell death, neuronal morphogenesis, and synapse formation.. (Lec. 3) Pre: NEU 101.

(3 crs.) Foundational principles of neural science followed by current research findings concerning neuroplasticity, brain imaging and brain stimulation techniques, and the physiological bases of psychological disorders and neurodegenerative disease. (Lec. 3) Pre: NEU 101 and PSY 113

(1-3 credits) Development of an approved project supervised by a member of the faculty. (Directed Study) Pre: Junior standing and permission of INP Director and instructor.

(1-6 crs.) Internship course using practical work experience with guided teaching to help students develop personal, professional, and academi competencies. (Lab. 1-6) Pre: NEU 262 and junior standing, or permission of the instructor.

(1 cr.) Seminar focusing on recently published peer-reviewed neuroscience literature and on current techniques and critical assessment of scientific data. (Seminar) Pre: NEU 101, NEU 301 and NEU 320.

(1-3 cr.) Students will acquire teaching assistant experience in neuroscience working under the supervision of course instructors and/or faculty members. (Practicum) Pre: permission of instructor. Student must have taken and passed the course they will be helping TA for. May be repeated for a total of 3 credits. Not for graduate credit.

(4 crs.) Cross-listed as (BIO), NEU 502. Fundamental processes in neurobiology with emphasis on cellular and membrane mechanisms of nerve functioning. (Lec 3). Pre: BIO 201 and MTH 141, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) This survey course will introduce basic neuroscience areas, including gross and microscopic anatomy, neural development, membrane physiology, sensory and motor systems, language, cognition, neuropharmacology, neuroengineering, and psychological disorders. (Lec. 3) Pre: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (NEU) PHT503. This survey course will introduce basic neuroscience areas, including gross and microscopic anatomy, neural development, membrane physiology, sensory and motor systems, language, cognition, neuropharmacology, neuroengineering, and psychological disorders. (Lec. 3) Pre: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.

(1 cr.) Neuroethics is the study of ethical issues regarding research in neuroscience. Students will learn the implications of neuroscience research for human self-understanding, ethics and policy. (Seminar 1) Pre: graduate standing or permission of the instructor.

(5 crs.) Cross-listed as (PHT) NEU 511. Anatomy, functional anatomy, dysfunction and evaluation of the human nervous system as a basis for understanding its morphology, function, and therapeutic intervention. (Lec. 4, Lab. 2) Pre: DPT student in good standing, PHT 552 or permission of the chairperson, or matriculated in the INP.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (BIO), NEU 522. Sensory system structure and function and the opportunities and constraints presented by the sensory environment. Lectures on fundamentals and discussion of case studies and problems in the primary literature. (Lec. 1, Seminar 2) Pre: Graduate standing or permission of instructor.

(1 cr.) Program of invited speakers, who will present original research topics in neurosciences field. Credit available to graduate students in the Interdisciplinary Neurosciences Program (INP) and graduate students and upper level undergraduates from other programs. (Seminar)

(1 cr.) Program of invited speakers, who will present original research topics in neurosciences field. Credit available to graduate students in the Interdisciplinary Neurosciences Program (INP) and graduate students and upper level undergraduates from other programs. (Seminar)

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (CMD) NEU 583. Study of acquired cognitive problems resulting from neurological disorders and diseases; differential diagnoses; assessment of the domains of cognition; and therapeutic strategies for cognitive rehabilitation. (Lec. 3) Pre: graduate standing.

(1 cr.) Cross-listed as (BIO), NEU 587. Survey of current literature in the neurosciences. Topics include molecular and behavioral electrophysiology, ion channels, nerve net modeling, ultrastructure of excitable cells, receptor and pharmacological neurobiology of invertebrates and vertebrates. (Seminar) Pre: graduate standing or one advanced neuroscience course.

(1-6 crs.) Advanced work under the supervision of a faculty member arranged to suit the individual requirements of the student. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of instructor.

(1-6 crs.) Number of credits is determined each semester in consultation with the major professor or program committee. (Independent Study) Pre: Graduate standing in the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program. S/U credit.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (PSY), NEU 601. An advanced consideration of research pertaining to the physiological bases of psychological disorders and neurodegenerative disease as well as foundational neuroanatomy, neurotransmission, psychopharmacology, neuroplasticity, neuroimaging, and brain stimulation techniques. (Lec. 3) Pre: Counts as a course for graduate study in Psychology and includes an historical perspective with an emphasis on clinical neuroscience. Graduate standing in the PSY or INP programs or permission of the instructor. It is highly recommended that students have taken a graduate level course in methodology/statistics and psychopathology.

(1-12 crs.) Number of credits is determined each semester in consultation with the major professor or program committee. (Independent Study) Pre: graduate standing in the Ph.D. program. S/U credit.