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Mammalian Neuroanatomy
This is an introductory course on the brain and spinal = cord suitable for both new and advanced students of Neuroscience. We will view and discus= s the structure and function of major regions in the brain and spinal cord. This = is a focus on the cell biology of each region rather than the functional systems covered in Systems Neuroscience. Advanced students will be able to apply th= eir knowledge of cell/molecular and systems neurobiology to understanding how b= rain function and structure differs from region to region. Using an informal, small-group format, students will explore the entire central nervous system= in the human and rat. Lectures, readings, and discussions will address the cel= lular organization of the nervous system. Activities will include analysis of the= human and rodent gross spinal cord and gross brain and a detailed analysis of hum= an and rodent brains in histological sections. Supplemental materials include = human magnetic resonance images (MRI), human computerized axial tomography (CAT) scans, and immunohistochemical stains of animal nervous system to demonstra= te the localization of molecules. Students will receive grades for a mid-term exam, a final exam, and a research paper each with equal weight. The lowest score will be dropped.
The required text is:
Recommended additional texts are:
Shepherd GM (2003) The Synaptic Organization of the Brain= , Fifth edition, Oxford University Press, pa= per, ISBN 0-19-515956-X.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor if not enrolled =
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Instructors: &nbs= p; D. Oliver, 679-2241, doliver@neuron= .uchc.edu;
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Dates: = ; Spring semester 2007 according to graduate school calendar.
Day/Time: &n= bsp; Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 pm
Location: &= nbsp; L-40= 31 (Gross Anatomy Lab location TBA)
Credits: 2
Enrollment: = 3 or more students must be enrolled for the course to take place