Developmental Neurobiology
BIOL 345
Spring 2006
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01
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| Crosslisting:
NS&B 345 |
This course is about how genes, cellular interactions, and the environment shape the brain as it develops and also shape behavior. The following topics will be discussed: Neural Induction, patterning the brain, neural stem cells, neurogenesis, neuronal migration, determination of cell fates, how axons are guided to their targets, synapse formation, the role of electrical activity and environmental stimulation in sculpting neural circuits and shaping behaviors, neural plasticity, neurological disorders, sexual differentiation of the brain, and behavioral development. The instructor introduces each topic in lectures and summarizes the field. Students then present journal articles to the class. Students meet one-on-one and practice their oral presentations with the Instructor before leading class presentation. The use of multimedia is encouraged for student-led discussions, including, but not limited to, powerpoint, physical models of biological processes, computer generated animations, and the internet. Students also write a term paper on their presentation topics. In addition, we have an interactive poster session featuring cartoon-strip style presentations of dynamic aspects of neural development. Peer review of presentations, posters, and discussions is an important component of the course. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, Speaking, Writing, Writing |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
None |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: [NS&B213 or BIOL213] OR ([MB&B181 or BIOL181] AND [BIOL182 or MB&B182]) OR ([MB&B195 or BIOL195] AND [BIOL182 or MB&B182]) |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL)(NS&B)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Course Textbook: DEVELOPMENT OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM (2000) Sanes, DH, Reh TA, and Harris WA. Academic Press
Research papers from the primary literature
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Examinations and Assignments:
Two exams, term paper, poster session, oral presentation, and bi-weekly problem sets. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
If student has not had a course in neurobiology or developmental biology, he/she should consult with instructor before enrolling. Ideally, this class should be taken after one year of Introductory Biology and BIOL/NS&B 213. |
| Instructor(s): Naegele,Janice R Times: ..T.R.. 09:00AM-10:20AM; Location: SHAN314; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 50 | | SR major: 20 | JR major: 15 | | |
| Seats Available: 39 | GRAD: 5 | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 10 | FR: 0 |
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| Total Submitted Requests: 0 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 0 |
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