Neuroscience is the study of the biology of the nervous system and its relationship to behavior and disease. The course covers topics ranging from neuronal structure and function, communication at the synapse, membrane receptors and intra- and intercellular signaling systems, to the gross organization of the brain and spinal cord, the processing of sensory information, the programming of motor responses, and higher functions such as learning, memory, and cognition. While the course is introductory in nature, the level of instruction is rigorous and treats many of the topics in some depth.
Personnel
Ernie Nordeen, Course Director
Dept. of Brain & Cognitive Sciences
Meliora 105
585-275-8453
William O'Neill, Co-Instructor
Dept. of Neurobio & Anatomy
Med. Center
585-275-4023
Lisa Opanashuk
Dept. of Environmental Medicine
Med. Center
585-273-2954
Graduate TAs: Grayson Sipe, John O’Donnell
Undergraduate TAs: Allyssa Abel, Halima Rafi
Textbook
Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, 3rd Edition (Bear, Connors, Paradiso)
Lectures
Class sessions are 50 minutes long, three days per week. Review sessions (optional) conducted by the graduate TA will run in the evening of the lecture day prior to each exam. The undergraduate TA will arrange workshops to assist you in understanding the material.
Grades
There is a brief take-home worksheet covering basic anatomy (25 pts.) There are four 50 minute exams covering specific lecture sections (100 pts. each).