Neuroscience Program

Neuroscience: NEU

Upper-Division Courses

NEU 330. Neural Systems I.

Introduction to the nervous system with an emphasis on brain organization, neuron physiology, perceptual systems, and motor systems. Intended for neuroscience majors and those considering neuroscience as a major. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Biology 337 (Topic: Neural Systems I) and Neuroscience 330 may not both be counted.

NEU 335. Neural Systems II.

Introduction to the nervous system with an emphasis on neural development and on the neural mechanisms of memory, emotions, and other higher cognitive functions. Intended for neuroscience majors and those considering neuroscience as a major. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Biology 337 (Topic: Neural Systems II) and Neuroscience 335 may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 330 with a grade of at least B-, or consent of instructor.

NEU 366M. Mathematical and Computational Neuroscience I.

Same as Biology 366M. First course in a two-semester sequence on mathematical and computational neuroscience. Exploration of linear systems, including linear algebra, differential equations, Fourier analysis, convolution, and related areas, with an emphasis on applications to neuroscience. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C-; and credit or registration for Neuroscience 335 and Mathematics 408D or 408m.

NEU 366N. Mathematical and Computational Neuroscience II.

Same as Biology 366N. Continuation of Biology 366M or Nueroscience 366M. Topics include various mathematical and computational areas that are common in neuroscience research, with emphasis on nonlinear systems, probability, random processes, information theory, and their applications in neuroscience. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 366M or Neuroscience 366M.