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4.00 Credits
An examination of contemporary issues and topics in Behavioral Science. Topics covered vary in accordance with student interest and faculty expertise. Course may be repeated. Enrollment priority: given to Behavioral Science majors. Prerequisite: Varies by topic. Offering to be determined.
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4.00 Credits
A special program of study planned by the student within one or more of the three sponsoring departments (anthropology, psychology, sociology). May be repeated once for credit. Written research proposal and permission of the faculty sponsor and the faculty committee on behavioral science. Offered every semester.
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4.00 Credits
Open only to senior behavioral science majors. Topic varies from year to year. Registration during the senior year by arrangement with the faculty of the behavioral science program. Offered spring semester.
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4.00 Credits
The structure and function of neurons, the basic building blocks of the nervous system, are investigated. The course builds to an understanding of how neuronal cell function determines higher brain processes, such as sensation and memory. The laboratory employs living neurons' growth in culture to explore topics such as growth of neurites, cell signaling pathways, and neural degeneration. Meets: Three hours class, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 7, 9, and 22; CHEM 7. Offered annually.
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4.00 Credits
The neurons of the nervous system are organized into systems that can be defined on the basis of function, anatomy or neurochemistry. This course explores the development of these systems, coordination of the activity within each system, and clinical disorders arising from malfunctions. The laboratory uses current neuroanatomical, pharmacological and neurochemical techniques to explore structure and function. Meets: Three hours class, three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 9, BIOL 22 and CHEM 7. Offered annually.
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2.00 Credits
The study of neurobiological mechanisms underlying learning and memory. Current theories of cognition are examined from a developmental, molecular, cellular and systems approach. Specific intracellular changes observed in neurons from both invertebrate and vertebrate models of learning and memory are evaluated. Anatomical correlates of thought are investigated as well as neuro-pharmacological approaches to the study of learning and memory. Meets: Two hours class. Prerequisite: BIOL 2 or 22. Offered annually. Same as: NEURO 124.
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth study of neurologic diseases with a particular emphasis on Alzheimer's disease. Case studies of affected patients are used to understand the relationship between the physical changes and the behavioral impairments in these diseases. Biological mechanisms to explain the pathological and clinical manifestations of the diseases are investigated. Current therapies and ongoing scientific research into novel treatments are evaluated. Meets: Three hours class, one hour supplemental work. Prerequisite: BIOL 2 or 22. Offered annually.
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4.00 Credits
A study of normal microscopic anatomy of tissues, organs, and organ systems, with emphasis on structure-function relationships. Fulfills laboratory requirement for major. Meets: Two hours class, six hours laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 7, BIOL 9 and BIOL 22. Offering to be determined.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the structure and function of mammalian hormone systems. After a general discussion of the major classes of hormones, an in-depth exploration of individual endocrine systems involved in regulating sexual development, body fluid balance, the stress response, and other physiological processes. Topics will include the cellular and molecular mechanisms mediating hormone action, the central and peripheral control of endocrine systems, and clinical correlates of endocrine dysfunction. Prerequisite: BIOL 7, BIOL 22, CHEM 25. Offering to be determined.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced study of cell components and functions. Topics include the role of eukaryotic chromosome structure in gene function, control of macromolecule movement between cell compartments, intracellular vesicle. trafficking, intracellular communication pathways and networks, how the cytoskeleton produces the forces that change cell shape and organization, and the mechanisms by which cells interact in a multicellular organism. Regular oral presentations and a review paper. Meets: Three hours class. Prerequisite: BIOL 22 and CHEM 26, or permission of instructor. Corequisite: BIOL 139 if offered during the same semester. Offering to be determined.
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