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NEURO 138
/The Exploration of Neuroscience 1 (S/F) May be repeated for credit;
cumulative maximum 2 hours. Introduces students to individual faculty
research interests and helps students link personal interests to academic
majors. Explores basic chemical and physiological mechanisms of the
nervous systems through discussion of topics such as drug addiction,
Alzheimer's Disease, learning, sleep, feeding, and sexual behavior. This course
is designed for non-majors and the credits do not count toward the neuroscience
major.
NEURO
275 /Special Topics V 1-15 Study Abroad.
May be repeated for credit. S, F grading
NEURO 301
/Exploring the Brain 3 Structure and function of the nervous system from
single neurons to behavior.
NEURO 403
/Cellular Neurobiology 3 Prereq MBioS 303, Neuro 301, or by interview only.
Cellular and molecular interactions occurring within the nervous system. [M]
NEURO 404
/Neuroanatomy 3 (2-3) Prereq Neuro 301, or by interview only. Fundamental
principles of the organization and plans of circuitry of the nervous system.
NEURO
405 /Neuroscience of Behavior 3 Prereq Neuro 301, or by
interview only. Neural control of feeding and drinking behavior, sociosexual
behavior, sleep behavior, and learning and memory. [M]
NEURO
406 /Neuroscience Research Techniques 3 (2-3) Prereq
Neuro 301, or by interview only. Historical development, theory and technical
bases for contemporary laboratory methods in the neurosciences. [M]
NEURO 430
/Principles of Neurophysiology 4 Prereq Neuro 301, 303, or by interview
only. Advanced exploration of the principles underlying cellular, sensory,
motor and integrative functions of the nervous system. [M]
NEURO
436 /Fundamentals of Synaptic Organization 3 Descriptions
of how different circuits in the brain execute normal and pathological
fundamentals.
NEURO 461
/Neurobiology 3 Prereq Phys 101; Chem 240 recommended. Study of
the nervous system, with an emphasis on the basic mechanisms of neuronal
signaling, the function of sensory systems, and neural development.
Cooperative course taught by UI (Biol 461), open to WSU students.
NEURO
480 /Special Topics: Study Abroad V 1-15 May be repeated
for credit. S, F grading.
NEURO 495
/Directed Research Variable credit 1 (0-3) to 3 (0-9) Prereq Neuro 301. May
be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 5 hours for major. Introduction to
neuroscience research and literature.
NEURO 499
/Special Problems V 1-4 May be repeated for credit. Prereq certified major.
S, F grading. Introduction to neuroscience laboratory research.
NEURO
501 /Principles of Life Science Research 1 Same as V Ph
501.
NEURO 502 /Faculty Research in Pharmacology/Toxicology
1
An introduction to faculty research for incoming graduate students. (Same
as P/T 502)
NEURO 503 /Molecular Biology I
3 Prereq MBios 513. Survey of recombinant DNA methods for analyzing gene
structure and function: transposable elements. (MBios)
NEURO
504 /Molecular Biology
II 3 Prereq MBios 503; MBios 301.
Gene regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes; chromatin structure; DNA
repair; RNA processing. (MBios)
NEURO
504 /Principles of
Pharmacology 2
Prereq MBios 513 or c//. Mechanisms of drug action and the factors that
modify drug responses. Drug design and drug development. Cooperative course
taught by WSU, open to UI students. (Same as P/T 506)
NEURO
505 /Principles and Methods of
Toxicology 3 Prereq MBios 513.
Basics concepts in mammalian toxicology and the methodology currently employed
for toxicological investigations. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open
to UI. (Same as P/T 505)
NEURO
506 /Molecular Techniques in Microbiology
3 (1-6) Current molecular biology techniques applied to DNA and protein
isolation and characterization; Southern and Western blots, PCR, PAGE,
computer cloning. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students. (Bact
529) (MBios)
NEURO 506 /Generation, Degeneration, Regeneration in the Nervous System
2 Plasticity
and specificity of neural connections of invertebrates and vertebrates. Same
as Biol 506. (Neuro - Biol)
NEURO 507 /Principles of Therapeutics
3 Prereq 300 level organ/mammalian physiology: P/T 506. Organ systems
pharmacology, including drug actions, effects, side effects and interactions
of medications used in therapeutics. (Same as P/T 507)
NEURO 513 /Advanced Neuroanatomy 4 Prereq anatomy or physiology course that included
neuroanatomy. Advanced mammalian cental nervous system. Cooperative course
taught by WSU, open to UI students (Zool 513). Same as V An 513.
NEURO 514 /General Biochemistry
3 Prereq MBios 513. Carbohydrate, amino acid and lipid metabolism and its
control; biochemistry of vitamins, bioenergetics, photosynthesis: nitrogen
fixation. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students. (MBios)
NEURO 520 /Functional Neuroscience 4 (3-3) Prereq
instructor permission or graduate student
standing. Functional aspects of the brain from cell membrane to higher
integrative processes.
NEURO 521 /Mammalian Neuroscience 3 (2-3) Prereq V M 510P. Neuroanatomical and
neurophysiological bases of veterinary neurology, emphasizing central and
peripheral sensory and motor systems. (Same as V M 521P).
NEURO 525 /Animal Behavior for the Practicing Veterinarian
1
Study of the treatment of behavioral problems and training of domestic
animals. (VM)
NEURO 526 /Domestic and Exotic Animal Behavior 2 (1-3) Prereq by interview only.
Advanced study of animal behavior, emphasizing difference between exotic and
domestic animal behavior. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI
students (Zool 526). Same as V M 526P.
NEURO 528 /Behavioral Mechanisms in Physiology 3 Same
as V Ph 528.
NEURO 529 /Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology 4 Prereq biochem course. Basic
biochemical processes in the nervous system and their significance for normal
and abnormal function. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (Zool
529). Same as V Ph 529.
NEURO 530 /General and Comparative Neurophysiology 4
Neural function in vertebrates and invertebrates from the molecular to the
behavioral level; emphasis on electrophysiology. Cooperative course taught by
WSU, open to UI students (Zool 530).
NEURO 531 Neuroscience Laboratory Rotation 1 (0-3) May be repeated for credit;
cumulative maximum 2 hrs. Prereq graduate standing. Ten-week rotation through
each of three research laboratories. Same as V Ph 531.
NEURO 534 /Advanced Neurophysiology 3 Same as V Ph
534.
NEURO 537 /Physiology and Biochemistry of Neuropeptides
3 Same as V Ph 537.
NEURO 538 /Neuroendocrinology 3 Same as V Ph 538.
NEURO 540 /Special Topics in Integrative Neuroscience 3;
May be repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Concepts and controversies in neuroscience that involve integrative
properties of cell systems. Taught in the Fall of odd numbered years.
NEURO 541 /Special Topics in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
3 May be repeated; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Concepts and controversies in neuroscience that involve nerve cell
function and regulation. Taught in the Spring of even numbered years.
NEURO 542 Special Topics in Disciplinary Neuroscience
3 May be repeated; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Concepts and controversies in neuroscience that revolve around
traditional approaches to nervous system study. Taught in the Fall of even
numbered years.
NEURO 543 Special Topics in Behavioral/Clinical Neuroscience
3 May be repeated; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Concepts and controversies in neuroscience that involve normal and
pathological aspects of behavior. Taught in the Spring of odd numbered years.
NEURO 544 /Neurobiology of Drug Abuse 3 Prereq
300-400-level or graduate-level general pharmacology. Impact of drugs of abuse
on the central nervous system, with emphasis on neurobiological mechanisms of
addiction. Cooperative course taught by WSU, open to UI students (Zool 544).
NEURO 545 /Experimental Design 1 (0-2) May be
repeated for credit; cumulative maximum 6 hours. Interpretation of experimental
results as the outcome of hypothesis testing and specific results to general
explanatory concepts of neuroscience. S, F grading.
NEURO 557
Advanced Mammalian Physiology
4 Prereq Biol 555. Function and control of mammalian organ systems. (a/y) (V
Ph - Biol)NEURO 561 /Receptorology 2 Same as P/T
561.
NEURO 564 /Brain-Endocrine Interaction 3 Same as V
Ph 564.
NEURO
570
/Biological Membranes
2
or 3 Prereq MBios 514. Structure and function of biological membranes:
composition, transport, receptors, and sensory phenomena. (a/y) (MBios)
NEURO
575 /Foundations of Neuropsychology
3 Foundations in
brain/behavior relationships and neuropathological syndromes; preparation for
advanced training in neuropsychological assessment. (Psych)
NEURO
577
/Behavioral Pharmacology
3 Survey of drugs that affect brain functions with emphasis on animal models
and clinical applications. (a/y) (Same as Psych 577)
NEURO 579 /Neuroethology: Emphasis on Stress & Environment Enrichment 3 Prereq Psych 574. Advanced topics in
neurochemistry, neurophysiology and neuroanatomy. (Same as Psych 579).
NEURO 584 /Sensory Bases of Behavior 3 Prereq Psych 384. Sensory and physiological
aspects of vision, audition and other senses. (Same as Psych 584).
NEURO 586 /Seminar in Physiological/Sensory Psychology
3 Same as Psych 586.
NEURO 590 Seminar
1
Seminars given by the WSU graduate faculty and advanced graduate students on
their research topics. (Same as V Ph 590)
NEURO 592
Research Seminar
1
Research presentations on concepts and controversies within a specific and
highly focused domain of study. (V Ph – Neuro)
Univ
590 Preparation
for College Teaching
2 Prereq graduate student/TA appointment. Cross-discipline instructional
development for graduate teaching assistants; course development teaching
techniques, university policies and procedures. S, F grading
Univ
597 Preparing
the Future Professoriate
2 Prereq doctoral student status. Course provides students with understanding
and contextual knowledge of the professoriate and issues facing higher
education
600 Special Projects or Independent Study Variable credit. S, F grading.
700 Master's Research, Thesis, and/or Examination Variable credit. S, F
grading.
800 Doctoral Research, Dissertation, and/or Examination Variable credit. S, F
grading.
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