Laboratory in Basic Practices in Neuroscience
NS&B 251
Fall 2024
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01
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| Crosslisting:
BIOL 251 |
This course will provide students with the knowledge and some tools to solve problems in neurobiology. Topics covered include a fundamental review of neurobiology and approaches in neuroscience research methods, behavioral studies, tissue/cell preparation, and histology/microscopy.
Students will learn how the applications of advanced neuroscience techniques have answered fundamental questions in neurobiology and neurophysiology. Modern approaches and their applications will be discussed, including behavioral studies, tissue preparation and analysis, histology, and microscopy.
The learning outcomes will be assessed by a project, oral presentation of the project, written laboratory class reports (lab notebooks), and a lab practicum. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM NS&B |
| Course Format: Laboratory Course | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: NS&B213 OR BIOL213 OR PSYC240 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL)(NS&B) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Book Chapters
Primary literature
The following textbooks contain assigned reading material and are required for the course.
1. Guide to Research Techniques in Neuroscience 2nd edition, by Matt Carter and Jennifer Shieh, 2015, ISBN:
978-0-12-800511-8. https://zu.edu.jo/UploadFile/Library/E_Books/Files/LibraryFile_91258_7.pdf
2. Neuroscience Online, an Open-Access Neuroscience Electronic Textbook, by John Byrne, 2013,
https://nba.uth.tmc.edu/neuroscience/index.htm
Additional Supportive Text: When necessary, additional reference material containing supportive
information and discussions relevant to topics covered in class will be made available on Moodle or as an in-class handout.
Review articles
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Examinations and Assignments:
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Late Lab Report (Notebook): Report in lab notebook after every lab class. Every student must have their own lab notebook. Reports must contain the title of the class, hypothesis, material and methods, expected results, results, and conclusion.
An automatic 10% penalty will be assessed for any late Lab report.
Reports more than 1 week late will not be accepted and a zero will be given for that assignment.
Attendance: Students are expected to attend class and laboratory in order to obtain information and concepts that will be covered in lectures, written lab reports, and lab practicum. Attendance will be taken. Please do NOT attend class if you are feeling sick! We will make alternative arrangements.
Project: In groups, students are expected to write a project by the end of the course using knowledge of methods learned during the course.
Oral presentation: In groups, students are expected to present the project in an oral presentation during the class.
Exam Make-up Policy: Students who are unable to complete an exam during the designated time due to illness, personal circumstance, religious observance, or university-sponsored event are expected to make an alternative arrangement in advance with the TAs (CC¿ Professors).
Additional Reading: Students are expected to read the assigned text to complement and reinforce concepts covered in class, and any additional reference material or handouts distributed on Moodle or in class. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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Students are responsible to bring their own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including:
1. Lab Coat: white, below hips, fluid resistant reusable, long sleeves
2. Safety glasses: with wrap-around lenses
3. Lab Notebook: bound |
| Instructor(s): F. Cavarsan Muller,Clarissa Times: ...W... 01:20PM-04:10PM; Location: SCIE91; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 12 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 3 | FR: X |
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