Neurotoxicology Laboratory (359-0-60)

Instructors

Yen-Chyi Liu
847/491-2423
Hogan Hall, Rm 2-165

Meeting Info

Hogan 2-112 Cell/Tissue Cultur: Mon 11:00AM - 3:50PM

Overview of class

In this course, you will learn about how the nervous system deals with injury in different locations such
as the central versus peripheral nervous system and in different organisms that have varying abilities to
recover from injury. You will read review articles and primary research papers to gain a broad
understanding of the current state of the many fields involved in the process of recovery and
regeneration in the nervous system and analyze data in a critical manner.

Learning Objectives

You will:
1. Gain perspective on the current state of research on injury, recovery, and regeneration in the
nervous system.
2. Understand the similarities and differences between systems and organisms that can
successfully recover from nervous system injury and those that cannot.
3. Practice how to approach a new field by reading research articles, organizing concepts into a
structured map, consolidate information from different sources, and think critically about how
different pieces fit together to form a larger picture.
4. Improve your skills in reading scientific papers.
5. Be able to teach what you have learned to your classmates through oral presentations, leading
discussions, and compiling a glossary of terms and concepts.

Evaluation Method

Evaluation Total 100 pts
Quizzes (individual) 20 pts
Midterm exam (individual) 15 pts
Assignments (individual / group) 25 pts
Research paper presentation (group) 20 pts
Final presentation (group) 15 pts
Peer evaluation (individual) 5 pts

Class Materials (Required)

none required

Class Materials (Suggested)

none required

Class Notes

FIRST CLASS ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.

Enrollment Requirements

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