Welcome - Cellular Neuroscience NESC 2570   Cellular Neuroscience
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course explores the brain at the neuronal level. Material covered includes: the ionic basis of resting potentials; the electrical activity of neurons; synaptic transmission and plasticity; synthesis and action of synaptic transmitters; and drug actions. Cellular phenomena relevant to healthy and neurologically-dysfunctional systems are also discussed.
FORMAT: Lecture
PREREQUISITES: Introduction to Psychology I (PSYO 1011.03 or PSYO 1021.03 or PSYO 1031.03) and Introduction to Psychology II (PSYO 1012.03 or PSYO 1022.03 or PSYO 1032.03) EACH with a grade of B- or better, or Principles of Biology I (BIOL 1010.03 or BIOL 1020.03) and Principles of Biology II (BIOL 1011.03 or BIOL 1021.03) EACH with a grade of B- or better, OR SCIE 1506.09 and SCIE 1507.09 EACH with a grade of B- or better, or SCIE 1505X/Y.18 with a grade of B- or better.
CROSS-LISTING: PSYO 2570.03, PHYL 2570.03
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