BIO 324 - Neurobiology

Organization and function of nervous systems emphasizing cellular and molecular mechanisms. Topics include cell biology of neurons, neuron growth, motor proteins and the cytoskeleton, physiology of excitable membranes and biological circuits. Laboratory emphasizes experimental methods and includes tissue culture and microscopy. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites
BIO 112 and any one of the following: BIO 211 or BIO 219 or BIO 221 or BIO 226 or BIO 244 or BIO 255 or Permission of Instructor

Credits 1

Notes
A lab section must be selected with lecture.

Area
Natural Science

Division
Natural Science

Compass Attributes
Natural Science