Neuroscience Program 384 - Fundamentals of Neurophysiology

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Colgate University

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A.J. Tierney This seminar and laboratory course examines the physiology of the nervous system. Lecture and class discussion topics include ion channel structure and function, synaptic transmission, second messenger systems, neuromodulation, the neurophysiological basis of behavior in "simple" animals, the evolution of neural circuits, the cellular basis of learning and memory, and the cellular basis of selected human nervous system diseases. Laboratory exercises teach dissection and electrophysiological recording techniques. Prerequisites : BIOL 21 2 o r PSYC 27 0 o r NEUR 170 , or permission of instructor. This course is crosslisted a s BIOL 38 4 an d PSYC 384.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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