Topics in Neuroscience (390-0-26)
Topic
The Biology of Sleep
Instructors
Ravi Allada
847/491-2809
Pancoe 2121
Office Hours: Thursday 2 - 3 pm
Meeting Info
Technological Institute F281: Fri 1:00PM - 3:50PM
Overview of class
Why do we spend roughly a third of our lives asleep? This course is a primary literature-based seminar course that deals with genetic, physiological, pharmacological, and behavioral approaches to sleep, with particular emphasis on the role that genes play in regulating sleep. As the nature of approaches varies dramatically between systems, invertebrate (especially Drosophila) and vertebrate systems, including humans will be discussed. Students will lead discussion of primary research papers in which all students are expected to participate. These students will present papers as well as the background information necessary to understand them. Grading will be based on written paper summaries, student presentations, classroom discussion as well as midterm and final exams.
Registration Requirements
Registration Requirements
NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0.
Evaluation Method
Exam, final: 30% of grade
Exam, mid-term: 20% of grade
Presentations: 25% of grade
Class participation: 10% of grade
Writing assignments: 15% of grade
Class Materials (Required)
Will be distributing book chapters, review articles, and primary literature.
Class Materials (Suggested)
None
Class Notes
To get in line for access to a filled class, use the CAESAR wait list during regular registration. For special circumstances (need class for graduation, etc.), email neuroscience@u.northwestern.edu or v-kilman@northwestern ASAP. For NEUROSCI courses, do not email instructors.
Undergraduates are required to have completed NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0 to take this course. This course is a continuation of NEUROSCI 324-0 but NEUROSCI 324-0 is not required to take this course.
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.