Neurobiology of Aging
NS&B 302Z
Winter 2025
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01
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| Crosslisting:
BIOL 302Z |
The "Neurobiology of Aging" course is designed to explore the intricate relationship between the aging process and the nervous system. As our population ages, understanding the underlying neurobiology of aging becomes increasingly important. This course delves into the physiological, cellular, and molecular aspects of how the nervous system changes over time and the impact of these changes on cognition, behavior, and overall well-being.
This course will introduce the student to studying aging (gerontology) and the effects of normal aging and pathological aging on the nervous system. We will discuss general concepts of aging, and biochemical, physiological, and behavioral age-associated changes in the motor, sensory, cognitive, and neuroendocrine systems. By the end of the course, the student should clearly understand what aging is and its effects on normal brain function. In class, I will introduce the topic with slides presentation and after that, we will discuss the topic based on the scientific article discussion. After the classes, students will have extensive opportunities for feedback and will be requested to write a project for the last, oral presentation of the project in the class, and a final exam. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM NS&B |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: BIOL181 AND BIOL182 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (NS&B) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Cognitive Aging and Brain Health
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, Zhanjun Zhang ¬¬Editor. Springer Singapore. 978-981-99-1627-6 Published: 07 July 2023
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-1627-6
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Examinations and Assignments:
Students must write a project, present the project in an oral presentation, and have a cumulative final exam. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course is scheduled to be held online. All Winter Session students should expect some readings and assignments to be due during winter break, prior to the beginning of Winter Session class meetings. Syllabi for Winter Session courses will be posted to https://www.wesleyan.edu/wintersession/courses.html as soon as they are available. |
| Instructor(s): F. Cavarsan Muller,Clarissa Times: .MTWRF. 10:00AM-12:00PM; .MTWRF. 01:00PM-03:00PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 15 | | SR major: 3 | JR major: 3 | | |
| Seats Available: 15 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 2 | SO: 2 | FR: 2 |
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