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Class number:
2587
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Title: Adv. Molecular Neurobiology |
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Department: Biology |
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Career: Undergraduate |
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Component: Laboratory |
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Session: Regular |
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Instructor's Permission Required: No |
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Grading Basis: Regular |
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Units: 1.25 |
| Enrollment limited to 18 |
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Current enrollment: 4 |
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Available seats: 14 |
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Start date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 |
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End date: Friday, May 8, 2026 |
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Mode of Instruction: In Person |
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Schedule: M: 1:30PM-4:10PM, LSC - 332 |
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Instructor(s): Bennett, Heather |
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Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 182, Biology 183, and Chemistry 111 AND C- or better in Biology 224, 226, 227 OR NESC 201, or Permission of Instructor. |
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Distribution Requirement: Meets Natural Science Requirement |
Course Description:
This course provides a comprehensive view of the genetic, cellular, and molecular biology of the nervous system. Emphasis will be placed on advanced experimental techniques and approaches for investigating gene expression and neural circuits to understand organism development and behavior. In addition, this course provides a laboratory component focused on reading and understanding the primary literature, gaining expertise in the design and implementation of basic C. elegans molecular and neurogenetics techniques test and analyze behavioral. Students will learn how to prepare and present the research associated with laboratory work. Grading and assessment will be based on class participation, in the form of student-led presentations and in- depth discussion, homework assignments, in-class exams, and a semester project that encompasses an independent laboratory research project |