Topics in Neuroscience (390-0-61)

Topic

Neurotoxicology Laboratory

Instructors

Yen-Chyi Liu

Meeting Info

Hogan 2-112 Cell/Tissue Cultur: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 4:30PM

Overview of class

In this course, students will use larval zebrafish to study the effects of household chemicals on
morphology, neural development and activity, and locomotor behaviors. Students will work in groups
to design and execute experiments, analyze data, and present their findings.

Registration Requirements

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

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:
1. Investigate questions using the scientific method including: finding relevant information in research
articles, formulating hypotheses, designing and implementing experiments, analyzing data, and
communicating results.
2. Handle live animals, use compound and dissection microscopes to observe and dissect animals,
and use various software programs to analyze data.
3. Communicate scientific results using oral and written formats.

Class Materials (Required)

Instructor will provide class materials.

Class Materials (Suggested)

None.

Class Notes

This laboratory course is limited to Neuroscience Majors with a class designation of junior or senior only who have completed NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0: or BIOL_SCI 302-0. Students interested in taking this course should be sure to register for it during pre registration.

Class Attributes

Department Majors Only
Juniors/Seniors Only

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: At this time, registration is reserved for neuroscience majors or by department consent. Prerequisites: Students must have completed NEUROSCI 202-0 & NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 & NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0.