BIONB 3950

Molecular and Genetic Approaches to Neuroscience

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Focuses on how different molecular and genetic approaches have led to major advances in neuroscience. Lectures, student presentations, and discussions examine original research articles. Topics include: ligand-gated channels, potassium channels, seven membrane spanning receptors, olfaction, pain and cold receptors, neurotransmitter release, neural networks, epilepsy, optogenetics, and circadian rhythms.

Prerequisites REF-FA25/Corequisites REF-FA25 BIONB 2220 or BIOMG 3300 or BIOMG 3320. Corequisites: None.

Distribution Requirements (BSC-AG, OPHLS-AG), (BIO-AS)

Last 4 terms offered 2023FA, 2020FA, 2018FA, 2016FA

Learning Outcomes REF-FA25

• Demonstrate mastery of reading primary scientific literature in molecular neuroscience.
• Present scientific information from primary literature to a broad audience by oral presentation.
• Apply basic scientific principles to formulate hypotheses that explain raw scientific data.
• Articulate the utility of model genetic organisms in the field of neuroscience.

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