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Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (326-0-20)

Instructors

Yue Yang

Meeting Info

Technological Institute M349: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

How do animals learn? This course examines how brain cells and neural circuits convert an animal's experience into lasting changes in behavior. Lectures will involve in depth discussion of original research findings, with a focus on the latest molecular, neural physiology, and behavioral studies.
A key goal of the course is for students to think about the design and interpretation of experiments from the primary literature, as well as to critically evaluate how these experiments address current questions in the field of learning and memory.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0: or BIOL_SCI 302-0.

Learning Objectives

Students will learn to think about the basis and interpretation of experiments from the primary literature. We will also address current questions in the field of learning and memory by covering modern-day tools that are used to study the brain.

Teaching Method

Lecture

Evaluation Method

Mid-term exam: 20%
Presentations: 25%
Homework assignments: 30%
Final exam: 25%

Class Materials (Required)

Selected reviews and primary papers from the literature will be provided.

Class Materials (Suggested)

None.

Class Notes

Prerequisites: Students must have completed NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0: or BIOL_SCI 302-0.

This course is limited to Neuroscience Majors during preregistration but is open to all students meeting the prerequisites beginning February 22, 2023.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisites: Students must have completed NEUROSCI 202-0 & NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 & NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0.