BIOL 420 - Neuroscience Foundations

Institution:

Coastal Carolina University

Subject:

Biology

Description:

(3)(Prereq: BIOL 340 or BIOL 350)(Coreq: BIOL 420L) This course provides an introduction to neuroscience with an emphasis on the cellular, electromechanical, and molecular properties of neurons that are fundamental for further study in neuroscience. Topics include the excitable nature of neurons and ionic basis of action potentials, synaptic neurotransmission, sensory and motor systems, as well as complex brain functions such as attention, motivation and sleep. S.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Take BIOL*420L;

Corequisites:

Take 1 group; GROUP: Take BIOL*340; GROUP: Take BIOL*350;

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Department: Biology; CEEB: 5837;

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.coastal.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 347-3161

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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