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Course Schedule for NEUROSCIENCE - Spring 2009
Class
No.		 Course ID Title Credits Type Instructor(s) Days:Times Location Permission
Required		 Dist Qtr
5027 BIOL-182-01 Biology II: Evolution of Life 1.25 LEC O'Donnell,Michael A.
Blackburn,Daniel G.
Morrison,Joan		 MWF: 10:00AM-10:50AM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 126
  NOTE: Biology 181 is recommended, but not required.
  This course will provide an introduction to life on Earth from an evolutionary perspective. Through lecture and discussion, we will examine evolutionary principles, inheritance, biodiversity, physiological adaptations, and ecology. The laboratory will provide the opportunity to explore biological concepts through observation, experimental design, and analysis. Biology 181 is recommended but not required.
5028 BIOL-182-20 Biology II: Evolution of Life 1.25 LAB O'Donnell,Michael A. T: 1:30PM- 4:10PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 21
  This course will provide an introduction to life on Earth from an evolutionary perspective. Through lecture and discussion, we will examine evolutionary principles, inheritance, biodiversity, physiological adaptations, and ecology. The laboratory will provide the opportunity to explore biological concepts through observation, experimental design, and analysis. Biology 181 is recommended but not required.
5029 BIOL-182-21 Biology II: Evolution of Life 1.25 LAB O'Donnell,Michael A. W: 1:15PM- 3:55PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 21
  This course will provide an introduction to life on Earth from an evolutionary perspective. Through lecture and discussion, we will examine evolutionary principles, inheritance, biodiversity, physiological adaptations, and ecology. The laboratory will provide the opportunity to explore biological concepts through observation, experimental design, and analysis. Biology 181 is recommended but not required.
5030 BIOL-182-22 Biology II: Evolution of Life 1.25 LAB O'Donnell,Michael A. R: 1:30PM- 4:10PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 21
  This course will provide an introduction to life on Earth from an evolutionary perspective. Through lecture and discussion, we will examine evolutionary principles, inheritance, biodiversity, physiological adaptations, and ecology. The laboratory will provide the opportunity to explore biological concepts through observation, experimental design, and analysis. Biology 181 is recommended but not required.
5031 BIOL-182-23 Biology II: Evolution of Life 1.25 LAB O'Donnell,Michael A. W: 6:45PM- 9:25PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 21
  This course will provide an introduction to life on Earth from an evolutionary perspective. Through lecture and discussion, we will examine evolutionary principles, inheritance, biodiversity, physiological adaptations, and ecology. The laboratory will provide the opportunity to explore biological concepts through observation, experimental design, and analysis. Biology 181 is recommended but not required.
5220 BIOL-182-24 Biology II: Evolution of Life 1.25 LAB O'Donnell,Michael A. R: 6:45PM- 9:25PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 21
  This course will provide an introduction to life on Earth from an evolutionary perspective. Through lecture and discussion, we will examine evolutionary principles, inheritance, biodiversity, physiological adaptations, and ecology. The laboratory will provide the opportunity to explore biological concepts through observation, experimental design, and analysis. Biology 181 is recommended but not required.
5221 BIOL-182-25 Biology II: Evolution of Life 1.25 LAB O'Donnell,Michael A. F: 1:15PM- 3:55PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 21
  This course will provide an introduction to life on Earth from an evolutionary perspective. Through lecture and discussion, we will examine evolutionary principles, inheritance, biodiversity, physiological adaptations, and ecology. The laboratory will provide the opportunity to explore biological concepts through observation, experimental design, and analysis. Biology 181 is recommended but not required.
4729 BIOL-210-20 Scanning Electron Microscopy 0.50 LAB Lehman,Ann R. T: 1:30PM- 4:10PM TBA Y NAT Q1
  Enrollment limited to 4
  Taught during the first seven weeks of the semester, this laboratory course introduces students to the use of the scanning electron microscope (SEM), as well as associated techniques and equipment. Scanning electron microscopes permit the examination of surface features of cells, tissues, and non-biological materials at high magnification. In this course, students learn how to prepare specimens for electron microscopic study, and how to use the SEM to examine and photograph these specimens. Techniques to be used include tissue fixation, critical point drying, and specimen coating. The theory behind these techniques and use of the SEM also will be considered. This course is especially appropriate for students interested in independent research in biology, biochemistry, or neuroscience, but is open to other students as well. This course does not count towards the biology major. The course meets for one lab per week; however, students should plan to invest time outside of class in order to practice the techniques.
4730 BIOL-210-21 Scanning Electron Microscopy 0.50 LAB Lehman,Ann R. W: 1:15PM- 3:55PM TBA Y NAT Q1
  Enrollment limited to 4
  Taught during the first seven weeks of the semester, this laboratory course introduces students to the use of the scanning electron microscope (SEM), as well as associated techniques and equipment. Scanning electron microscopes permit the examination of surface features of cells, tissues, and non-biological materials at high magnification. In this course, students learn how to prepare specimens for electron microscopic study, and how to use the SEM to examine and photograph these specimens. Techniques to be used include tissue fixation, critical point drying, and specimen coating. The theory behind these techniques and use of the SEM also will be considered. This course is especially appropriate for students interested in independent research in biology, biochemistry, or neuroscience, but is open to other students as well. This course does not count towards the biology major. The course meets for one lab per week; however, students should plan to invest time outside of class in order to practice the techniques.
5507 BIOL-224-01 Biology IV:Genetics 1.00 LEC Fleming,Robert J. MWF: 11:00AM-11:50AM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 100
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 152L and Biology 153L or Biology 182L and Biology 203L or Permission of Instructor.
  A study of the basic principles of genetics including the transmission and organization of the genetic material in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, the molecular biology of nucleic acids and information transfer, mutation and mutagenesis, and gene regulation. Laboratory will include techniques of genetic analysis in plants, fungi, and Drosophila. Selected experiments in cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and the genetics of bacteria and bacteria phage. (This course may be taken without laboratory by registering for only Biology 224-01.)
5508 BIOL-224-20 Biology IV:Genetics Laboratory 0.25 LAB Fleming,Robert J. W: 1:15PM- 3:55PM TBA  
  Enrollment limited to 100
  Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Biology 224-01.
  A study of the basic principles of genetics including the transmission and organization of the genetic material in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, the molecular biology of nucleic acids and information transfer, mutation and mutagenesis, and gene regulation. Laboratory will include techniques of genetic analysis in plants, fungi, and Drosophila. Selected experiments in cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and the genetics of bacteria and bacteria phage.
5510 BIOL-227-01 Cell Biology 1.25 LEC Foster,Lisa-Anne TR: 8:00AM- 9:15AM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 24
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 152L and Biology 153L or Biology 182L and Biology 203L or Permission of Instructor.
  A study of cell structure and function, emphasizing the molecular components, metabolism, organelles, motility, and growth and division. The molecular biology of cells and the regulation of cellular processes are emphasized. Laboratory exercises will include light microscopy, molecular cellular experiments, and other experiments in cell biology (formerly Biology 307L).
5511 BIOL-227-20 Cell Biology 1.25 LAB Foster,Lisa-Anne T: 1:30PM- 4:10PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 24
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 152L and Biology 153L or Biology 182L and Biology 203L or Permission of Instructor.
  A study of cell structure and function, emphasizing the molecular components, metabolism, organelles, motility, and growth and division. The molecular biology of cells and the regulation of cellular processes are emphasized. Laboratory exercises will include light microscopy, molecular cellular experiments, and other experiments in cell biology (formerly Biology 307L).
5624 ENGR-316-01 Neural Engineering 1.00 SEM Blaise,J. Harry TR: 8:00AM- 9:15AM TBA  
  Enrollment limited to 20
  Prerequisite: Open to all junior and senior life science and physical science majors.
  This introductory course uses an integrative and cross-disciplinary approach to survey basic principles and modern theories and methods in several important areas of neural engineering. Course topics include: neural prosthetics, neural stimulation, neurophysiology, neural signal detection and analysis and computational neural networks. The practicalities of the emerging technology of brain-computer interface as well as other research topics in neural engineering will be discussed. Students will also have the opportunity to perform hands-on computer simulation and modeling of neural circuits and systems.
4279 HFPR-201-01 Topics in Health Care 1.00 SEM Raskin,Sarah A. TR: 1:30PM- 2:45PM TBA GLB  
  Enrollment limited to 100
  Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Health Fellows Program.
4280 HFPR-202-01 Health Care Research 2.00 SEM Raskin,Sarah A. TBA TBA  
  Enrollment limited to 100
  Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Health Fellows Program.
4917 NESC-101-01 The Brain 1.00 LEC Guardiola-Diaz,Hebe M. TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 40
  Only first-year students are eligible to enroll in this class.
  NOTE: All seats are reserved for first-year students.
  Recent developments in neuroscience have revolutionized our views of familiar human experiences such as locomotion, substance abuse, mental illness, sleep and memorization. Through highly enjoyable and selected readings, presentations by visiting faculty, demonstrations and other activities, we will explore the foundations of this field as well as recent discoveries. The overall objective of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of neuroscience, enabling them to make important decisions that may affect their lives.
5003 NESC-201-01 Principles of Neuroscience 1.00 LEC Raskin,Sarah A. TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 100
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 152L and Biology 153L, or Biology 203L or Permission of Instructor.
  A team-taught introductory course in neuroscience that will examine the neuron and its biological interactions in animal nervous systems. Topics will include the anatomy, development, chemistry, and physiology of nervous systems.
5004 NESC-201-20 Principles of Neuroscience-Lab 0.25 LAB Swart,Charles C. W: 1:15PM- 3:55PM TBA  
  Enrollment limited to 100
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 152L and Biology 153L, or Biology 203L or Permission of Instructor.
  A team-taught introductory course in neuroscience that will examine the neuron and its biological interactions in animal nervous systems. Topics will include the anatomy, development, chemistry, and physiology of nervous systems.
5724 NESC-202-01 Clinical Neuroanatomy 0.50 LAB Raskin,Sarah A. M: 1:15PM- 2:35PM TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 100
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Biology 152 or 153.
  NOTE: This class will also meet 1 Thursday per month from 1:15-3:55pm, dates to be announced in class.
  This course will cover basic clinical neuroanatomical structures. We will attend neuropathology rounds at Hartford Hospital and observe human brain dissections. We will also perform laboratory exercises such as dissecting sheep brains and performing computer neuroanatomy simulations. Structures will be discussed in terms of functions and neurological pathologies with appropriate readings. All students will create a brain atlas of their own.
5053 NESC-388-01 Current Issues in Neuroscience 0.50 LEC Masino,Susan A. T: 4:20PM- 5:50PM TBA Y NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 15
  Prerequisite: Neuroscience major or Permission of Instructor.
  This half-credit course considers current neuroscience research on topics ranging from clinical research to molecular biology. Students will attend presentations by neuroscience researchers and read and discuss pertinent research literature prior to each presentation. Some special scheduling arrangements will be necessary for activities outside of the regular class meeting time.
5117 NESC-399-01 Independent Study 0.50 - 2.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 100
  Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and director are required for enrollment.
5461 NESC-402-01 Cellular&MolecularNeurobiology 1.25 LEC Guardiola-Diaz,Hebe M. TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 30
  Prerequisite: Open only Juniors and Seniors who have earned a C- or better Biology 153L or Biology 203L.
  An advanced study of individual cells and small networks of cells in the nervous system. Specific topics include the development of neurons and glia, the cellular physiology of communication in the nervous system, and characterization of molecules responsible for unique properties of neurons. These cellular and molecular processes will be examined through lectures, student-led presentations, and laboratory experiments.
5462 NESC-402-20 Cellular&MolecularNeurobiology 1.25 LAB Guardiola-Diaz,Hebe M. T: 1:30PM- 4:10PM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 30
  Prerequisite: Open only Juniors and Seniors who have earned a C- or better Biology 153L or Biology 203L.
  An advanced study of individual cells and small networks of cells in the nervous system. Specific topics include the development of neurons and glia, the cellular physiology of communication in the nervous system, and characterization of molecules responsible for unique properties of neurons. These cellular and molecular processes will be examined through lectures, student-led presentations, and laboratory experiments.
5122 NESC-419-01 Research Neurosci-Lib 0.50 - 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 100
  Students will conduct library research projects under the direction of a faculty member. Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and director are required for enrollment.
5118 NESC-425-01 Research Neurosci-Lab 0.50 - 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 100
  Students will conduct original laboratory research projects under the direction of an individual faculty member. Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and director are required for enrollment.
5119 NESC-466-01 Teaching Assistant 0.50 - 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 100
  Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and director are required for enrollment.
5120 NESC-490-01 Research Assistant 0.50 - 1.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 100
  Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar’s Office, and the approval of the instructor and director are required for enrollment.
5121 NESC-499-01 Senior Thesis Part 2 2.00 IND TBA TBA TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 100
  Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Submission of the special registration form, available in the Registrar's Office, and the approval of the instructor and chairperson are required for each semester of this yearlong thesis. The research culminates in a thesis, an oral presentation, and a poster at the undergraduate Science Symposium. (2 course credits are considered pending in the first semester; 2 course credits will be awarded for completion in the second semester)
5472 PHIL-371-01 Minds and Brains Lab 0.25 LAB Lloyd,Dan R: 1:30PM- 4:10PM TBA  
  Enrollment limited to 20
  Recent advances in neuroscience are transforming the study of the mind into the study of the brain. In this laboratory sequence to accompany Philosophy 374, Minds and Brains, students will learn the techniques of "brain reading" employed in contemporary cognitive neuroscience. The laboratory sequence especially emphasizes functional neuroimaging, working with data collected at the nearby Olin Neuropsychiatric Research Center. Students may also volunteer to participate in brain scanning experiments; in this case, data in the lab may originate in one's own brain, adding new meaning to the philosopher's maxim, "know thyself."
5473 PHIL-374-01 Minds and Brains 1.00 SEM Lloyd,Dan TR: 8:00AM- 9:15AM TBA NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 20
  The neurosciences have made striking progress in recent years toward understanding the brains of animals and human beings. Through readings in philosophy and science we will consider what contribution this explosion of neuroscientific data can make to our understanding of the mind. (Students enrolling in Philosophy 374-01 must also enroll in Philosophy 371-20L with permission of the instructor).
4763 PSYC-261-01 Brain and Behavior 1.00 LEC Masino,Susan A. TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM TBA Y NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 50
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101 or Biology 140 or Biology 181 or Biology 182.
  A basic study of the structure and function of the mammalian nervous system with a comprehensive analysis of the biological bases of major classes of behavior. Specific topics include: neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, sensory and motor system functioning, motivated behaviors, learning and memory, emotions, sex, and language. Enrollment in laboratory limited. (1.25 course credits with optional laboratory)
4908 PSYC-261-20 Brain & Behavior Laboratory 0.25 LAB Masino,Susan A. R: 1:30PM- 4:10PM TBA Y  
  Enrollment limited to 20
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 261-01 or concurrent enrollment in Psychology 261-01.
  A basic study of the structure and function of the mammalian nervous system with a comprehensive analysis of the biological bases of major classes of behavior. Specific topics include: neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, sensory and motor system functioning, motivated behaviors, learning and memory, emotions, sex, and language.
4587 PSYC-293-01 Perception 1.00 LEC Mace,William M. MWF: 9:00AM- 9:50AM TBA SOC  
  Enrollment limited to 50
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 101.
  An introduction to current understanding of how organisms maintain contact with their environments through perception. Emphasis is on vision, but other modalities are also treated. (1.25 credits with optional laboratory)
4761 PSYC-293-20 Perception Laboratory 0.25 LAB Mace,William M. T: 1:30PM- 4:10PM TBA  
  Enrollment limited to 20
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 293-01 or concurrent enrollment in Psychology 293-01
  An introduction to current understanding of how organisms maintain contact with their environments through perception. Emphasis is on vision, but other modalities are also treated.
5081 PSYC-302-01 Behavioral Neuroscience 1.00 LEC Loftus,William C. TR: 10:50AM-12:05PM TBA Y NAT  
  Enrollment limited to 25
  Prerequisite: C- or better in Psychology 261 or Neuroscience 201.
  A selective exploration of dynamic biological and psychological interactive mechanisms of various behaviors. Specifically, the course will focus on the functional outcome of the asymmetrical brain; a multilevel analysis, from molecules to minds, of learning and memory; the study of emotions and the interaction between stress and health as studied in psychoneuroimmunology.