BIO 362 - Experimental Neurobiology

Course Units: 1.0

(TBD: Staff) Overview of biological function of animal nervous systems, with an emphasis on specific experimental methods and primary literature underlying this knowledge. Topics include ionic basis of actions potentials, electrophysiology, sensory and motor systems, and the neural basis of animal behavior and navigation. Inquiry-based laboratory exercise include basic techniques in electrophysiology recording and stimulation, optogenetics, fine dissection, as well as data analysis, presentation and communication (writing intensive). Cross-Listed: PSY 312 Prerequisite(s): All majors are requred to take BIO 205 and either BIO 206 or BIO 242 . Corequisite(s): BIO 362L CC: SET Lecture/Lab Hours One lab per week.