NESC 3970

Molecular Neuroscience

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This course examines the development, function, and pathology of the brain at the molecular level. A particular focus will be placed upon the molecular mechanisms thought to contribute to neurological disease. The basic molecular neuroscience tools used to study these mechanisms are emphasized.

Sections

Lecture

From the syllabus

From the Fall 2024 syllabus by Lucia Caceres. Open the PDF

Grading

25%Midterm ISeptember 18; 80 minutes
25%Midterm IIOctober 16; 80 minutes
25%Midterm IIINovember 18; 80 minutes
20%Final examCumulative; 2 hours
5%Lecture assessment questionsDue 5 pm Wednesday or Friday

Textbooks

  • Neuroscience, 7th Edition, Purves, Augustine, Groth, Huettel, LaMantia, and White (optional)
  • The Neurobiology of Learning and Memory, 3rd Edition, Jerry W. Rudy (optional)
  • Essential Cell Biology, 4th edition, Alberts et al.

Course rules

Late assignments
Assignments have a 48-hour no-penalty extension; none are accepted after the closing time.
Missed exams
Notify the instructor and submit a Student Declaration of Absence within 72 hours; an approved missed exam transfers to the cumulative final.
Exam scheduling
Exams must be taken at the scheduled time; accessibility-centre students are responsible for booking.
Religious observances
Tell the instructor about religious holy days within the first week of the course.

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