Stern College for Women (SCW)

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    BIOL3830RN: Intro to Neurobiology
    (Stern College for Women, Yeshiva University, 2022-01) Alves, Chrystian Junqueira
    Neurobiology is the branch of biology that deals with nervous system functions and structures. More specifically, it focuses on the cells and tissues of the nervous system and ways in which they form structures and circuits for perceiving and controlling the body and the environment. This system includes familiar structures, such as the brain and spinal cord, and nerves. Neurobiology is a very broad scientific field, and this course will provide an introduction to its main concepts and key mechanisms necessary to understanding more complexes themes covered in Neurobiology 2. Nerve cells and their organization into complex nervous systems and the major concepts in neurobiology, including impulse conduction, synaptic transmission, sensory processing, motor function, and synaptic plasticity will be covered. During the whole course, Neurobiology will be presented in an evolutionary perspective. Practical aspects of the field, such as the study of neuropathologies will be covered in each lecture. Follow the syllabus for the Spring 2022 semester. Topics and dates are subject to change, as well as the exam dates.