BIOL.2525 Introduction to Neurobiology

Id: 042463 Credits: 3-3

Description

This is a lecture course directed at providing a foundational understanding of the human nervous system and how it accomplishes its "command and control" function - i.e.. how it processes sensory information, integrates it with intrinsic motivational mechanisms and produces and executes motor outputs in real-time. We will cover these functions in the context of the underlying anatomical structures as required at both cellular and systems levels. In particular, we will attempt to provide context of the mechanisms presented in detail - i.e. how they work together with other co-ordination functions students may already be familiar with (covered in prerequisite courses; some of these are covered in the Physiology course). Also, the evolutionary importance of specific aspects of nervous system function will be repeatedly emphasized. The diseases chosen for discussion illustrate the anatomy and function of well-defined structures in the CNS that perform important functions in humans.

Prerequisites

BIOL.1110 Principles of Biology I, and BIOL.1120 Principles of Biology II, and CHEM.1220 Chemistry II.

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