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Rensselaer Catalog 2022-2023 [Archived Catalog]

BIOL 4150 - Cellular Neuroscience

Neurons are uniquely organized to facilitate signal transmission and information processing in the brain. This course will examine the mechanisms that develop and maintain neurons, the unusual cell-biological problems these cells solve, and the experimental tools that drive modern neuroscience research. Students will read current scientific literature, evaluate it critically, and develop a research project.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites: BIOL 4100  and BIOL 4260  or equivalents, or by permission of instructor.

When Offered: Spring term annually.



Cross Listed: BIOL 6150 . Students cannot receive credit for both BIOL 4150 and BIOL 6150 .

Credit Hours: 4