BIO 160 Neurobiology
An introduction to fundamental concepts in neurobiology. An emphasis is placed on the molecular organization, biochemistry and physiology of nerve cells and how the organization of these cells underlies the functional properties of the brain and behavior. Topics to be covered include membrane biophysics, synaptic physiology sensory transduction, motor control and the molecular mechanisms of learning and memory. Offered every other year. Lecture 3 hrs. Prerequisites: a grade of C or above in BIO 135 and a grade of C or above in BIO 152 or PHY 1A and PHY 1B.
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