Neurobiology & Behavior Courses

BSCI 60431/70431
NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY (2)
Role of the central nervous system in the regulation of hormonal and vegetative functions; structure function relationships between brain and pituitary with modern views of neuroendo-crine regulation. Methods for study of neuroendocrine relationships will be discussed. Prerequisite: BSCI 5/70432.

BSCI 60461/70461
NEUROCHEMISTRY (2)
Basic biochemistry of the mammalian nervous system, including myelin structure and metabolism, stimulus-secretion coupling, neurotransmitter and eicosanoid metabolism, energy utilization and the biochemistry of nervous disorders. Prerequisite: CHEM 5/70247 or permission.

BMS 60710/70710
FUNCTIONAL NEUROANATOMY (6)
Study of structure and function of mammalian nervous system with emphasis on human brain and human behavior. Lecture 5, laboratory and recitation 3 hours weekly. Prerequisite: Permission.

BMS 60711/70711
DEVELOPMENTAL AND EVOLUTIONARY NEUROBIOLOGY (3)
Experimental studies of the development and evolution of the vertebrate central nervous system. Prerequisite: BMS 6/70710 and permission.

BMS 60729/70729
NEUROPHYSIOLOGY (4)
The relation of aspects of the neurosciences to the fundamental properties of nervous tissue, establishing a firm base in experimental neurobiology. Lecture, discussion and laboratory. Prerequisite: BMS 6/70710 and permission of instructor.

BMS 60791/70791
SEMINAR IN NEUROBIOLOGY (1)
Credits may be applied toward degree if department approves. Repeat registration permitted. S/U grading. Prerequisite: Permission.

BMS 60795/70795
SPECIAL TOPICS IN NEUROBIOLOGY (2-3)
Study of problems of current importance. Content dependent on student requirements and on developments in field. IP permissible. Prerequisite: Permission.