Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (326-0-20)
Instructors
Yue Yang
Meeting Info
Technological Institute F281: 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 24, 2024.