BIOL 345
Spring 2007
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01
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| Crosslisting:
NS&B 345, BIOL 545, NS&B 545 |
This course will deal with development of the central nervous system in vertebrates and invertebrates. The course will highlight recent achievements in understanding neural development at the molecular, cellular, and systems levels. Specific examples will be taken from research on sensory systems. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Speaking, 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:
Weekly problem sets, two oral presentations with handouts and bibliography, poster and final exam. |
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: .M.W... 01:30PM-03:00PM; Location: SHAN314; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 40 | | SR major: 15 | JR major: 10 | | |
| Seats Available: 29 | GRAD: 5 | SR non-major: 5 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: X | FR: X |
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