This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Neuroscience. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

Introduction to the nervous system with an emphasis on brain organization, neuron physiology, perceptual systems, and motor systems. Designed for non-neuroscience majors.

This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Neuroscience. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program.

Introduction to the nervous system with an emphasis on brain organization, neuron physiology, perceptual systems, and motor systems.

Introduction to the nervous system with an emphasis on neural development and on the neural mechanisms of memory, emotions, and other higher cognitive functions.

Topics include recent developments and research methods in the field of neuroscience.

Explore the application and integration of many different approaches, from molecules to behavior. Includes statistics, experimental design, and philosophy of science with a mixture of discussion and hands-on training.

Introduction to quantitative approaches central to the study of the brain, with an emphasis on mathematical and statistical methods required for the rigorous design and interpretation of neuroscience experiments and data.

Examine the physiology of organ systems in animal phyla, with special emphasis on the neural and behavioral adaptations of organisms to their environment.

Introduction to the basic principles of pharmacology; including how drugs get into the body, exert their actions, and are metabolized and excreted.

Explore how epigenetic modifications cause long-lasting changes in gene expression.

An introduction to physiological, morphological, and molecular techniques used for analysis of the nervous system. Experiments and computer simulations illustrate basics of information processing by the nervous system.

Examine neocortical cell and circuit function through presentation and critique of research goals and strategies.

Explore use of nerve regeneration and degeneration in invertebrate vs vertebrate systems to synthesize concepts in neuroscience.

Explore the basics of programming, statistics, and machine learning, and apply these techniques to the analysis of data from neuroscience experiments.

The neurobiological basis of disorders of the brain, with the main focus on mental illness. Emphasizes the neural circuitries and neurochemical events that underlie specific mental processes and behaviors.

Study of the neurobiology of neurotransmitters, and the influence of alcohol and drugs of abuse on neurotransmitters.

Explores the role of molecular conformational changes in higher-level neuronal function and sensory transduction, including the generation and regulation of diverse types of neuronal signaling characteristics. Emphasizes a quantitative approach and the use of models to study function.

Detailed study of the physiology of synaptic transmission in the mammalian central nervous system. Covers dendritic integration and various forms and mechanisms of synaptic plasticity.

Neuroanatomy and function of synapses as a basis for brain function and behavior. Examine the ultrastructure and function of synapses, dendrites and axons underlying basic synaptic transmission and plasticity. Laboratory projects involve three-dimensional reconstructions from serial section electron microscopy.

Basic principles of image formation and techniques of fluorescent imaging and confocal laser-scanning microscopy. Includes image processing and analysis to extract quantitative information from digital images. Survey of imaging techniques, including electron microscopy and MRI.

Explore the study of systems of oscillators in the nervous system including mechanisms of generation and theories about functions.

Explores techniques used to study the molecular genetic basis for nervous system function and disease with a powerful invertebrate model system. Subjects will range from studying the conserved molecular basis for our senses and male/female-specific behaviors, to exploring how mutations of conserved neural genes cause neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.

Examine the basic mathematical and computational tools central to the analysis of neural systems in a laboratory setting. Discuss linear algebra, differential equations, filtering, correlation, probability with an emphasis on quantitative methodology and applications to neuroscience.

Examine why quantitative methods are so important in neuroscience. Learn how to apply basic mathematical concepts to neuroscience, with the goal of seeing the applications of these concepts more broadly and appreciating the interactions between neuroscience and other quantitative fields.

Introduction to the principles by which the neural tube (brain and spinal cord) forms during embryonic development. Discuss the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the formation of a three-dimensional neural tube and its division into forebrain, midbrain, hindbrain, and spinal cord.

Survey of methods for neuroimaging research. Describes the physics of MRI image acquisition, the physiology of neural responses, and the design and analysis of MRI studies.

Examine basic principles that allow accurate interpretation and depiction of scientific data, with an emphasis on notions of behavioral economics, probability and statistics, and experimental design.

Examination of the nervous system in an evolutionary context.

Supervised study of selected topics in Neuroscience, by individual arrangement with the instructor.

Laboratory or research in the various fields of neuroscience under the supervision of one or more faculty members.

Original laboratory research project under the direction of a faculty mentor leading to a thesis or research presentation.

Investigate questions at the intersection of neuroscience and computer science through collaborative projects. Develop computational tools and methods to study the brain and behavior. Explore how ideas from neuroscience and computer science can inform each other.

Introduction to computational neuroscience. Examines neural network and learning theory, coding, dynamics, memory, computation and learning in recurrent and feed forward neural circuits.

Introduction to the anatomy, physiology, and psychophysics of human vision from an information-processing and computational perspective.

Preclinical medical study at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.

Introduction to grant writing in the behavioral and biological sciences and development of grant writing skills. Subjects include: finding grant opportunities, planning proposal activities, successful grant writing strategies, and how to talk to grant program officers. Write grant proposals (e.g., proposals to federal agencies such as NSF or NIH) and revise proposals based on peer and instructor feedback. Explore how grant proposals are reviewed by participating in a mock review session.

Degeneration and regeneration in nervous systems following traumatic injury; invertebrate versus vertebrate, peripheral nervous system versus central nervous system, axonal versus cell body, role of glia versus neurons.

Physiology of the eye, the retina, and the visual pathways. Prospects for nutritional prevention of blinding eye diseases. Functional and ecological adaptations of primate and nonprimate vision.

Study of how epigenetic modifications are covalent modifications of DNA or histones that cause changes in gene expression and how epigenetic modifications appear to be a method through which nurture or the environment can influence nature. Emphasis on how experience or environmental factors epigenetically modify health or behavior of animals.

Examines the core material on essential topics in molecular and cellular neuroscience, together with review and discussion of important early studies and contemporary literature.

Introduction to the physiology, psychophysics and computational aspects of the visual system. Review linear systems analysis, information theory, Bayesian statistical decision theory, and other relevant mathematical areas.

An examination of the anatomy of the brain and spinal cord, emphasizing connections and functions of neural systems.

An advanced survey of neurotransmitters and systems in the brain. Emphasis is on pharmacological analysis at the molecular level to determine mechanisms of action of drugs that act on the brain.

Explore neuropharmacological concepts related to brain development, organization and anatomy; neuroendocrinology, neuroimmunology and neuroinflammation; gut-brain axis; neurobiology of addiction; and others.

Statistical applications relevant to areas of research in neuroscience.

Examines the core material on essential subjects in systems and behavioral neuroscience, together with review and discussion of important early studies and contemporary literature.

An introduction to modern methods of statistical analysis based on numerical computer simulation. Covers a range of common data analysis situations drawn mainly from the fields of neuroscience and experimental psychology. Techniques include point estimation, two-group and multiple group experiments, regression and curve fitting, and Bayesian analysis.

Covers t-test, chi-square, analysis of variance, and nonparametric tests.

Ethical considerations in the conduct of science, including issues of animal welfare, data analysis, fraud, publications, misconduct, intellectual property, grants, peer review, and mentor responsibility.

Concepts and hands-on applications for quantifying aspects of brain and cellular structure, with a focus on stereological approaches.

Examines the neurobiological basis of disorders of the brain, with a focus on mental illness. Emphasis on the neural circuitries and neurochemical events that underlie specific mental processes and behaviors.

Current research in addiction biology. Students present individual research papers and reports.

Current research in neuroendocrinology, including action of neuroendocrine systems on behavior, assays of substances in the blood to identify gene products, and examination of stress from neuroendocrine, behavioral, health, and immunity perspectives.

A survey of the foundations for neuroimaging research with a focus on cognitive neuroscience. Describes the physical methods of image acquisition and physiological mechanisms used for functional imaging. Emphasis on magnetic resonance methods for structural and functional imaging. Surveys other imaging modalities, including positron emission tomography (PET), optical, and EEG/MEG electrical source localization.

Current research in human vision and hearing.

Molecular properties of ion channels and the mechanisms of electrical signaling in neurons and other excitable cells.

Detailed background in the physiology and plasticity of synaptic transmission in the mammalian central nervous system.

Explore the basics of programming, statistics, and machine learning, and apply these techniques to the analysis of data from neuroscience experiments.

Explores cutting-edge techniques for finding meaningful patterns in large, noisy brain data sets, and how to use these techniques to address a variety of questions in cognitive neuroscience.

Examine the basic mathematical and computational tools central to the analysis of neural systems in a laboratory setting. Discuss linear algebra, differential equations, filtering, correlation, probability with an emphasis on quantitative methodology and applications to neuroscience.

Examine basic principles that allow accurate interpretation and depiction of scientific data, with an emphasis on notions of behavioral economics, probability and statistics, and experimental design.

Explores optics, image formation, functioning of epifluorescent and confocal microscopes, detector technology (cameras and photomultiplier tubes), immunofluorescence techniques, image analyses, and image presentation for publication. Study of the technology and science behind widely-used high-end microscope systems.

Explore a range of careers in neuroscience and career development. Discuss professional development and careers with scientists from industry, academia, and government agencies.

Presentations and discussions of research topics in neuroscience.

Presentation of contemporary approaches to the study of conditioning and learning at the behavioral level. Focuses on empirical data and theoretical analysis of acquisition and performance in Pavlovian and instrumental conditioning. Includes discussion of habituation, sensitization, stimulus control, and other paradigms for studying cognitive processes in nonverbal organisms.

Assess cutting-edge pre-clinical and clinical neuroimmune research, and interact with professors from across campus in special seminars.

Biological information processing; architectures and algorithms for supervised learning, self-organization, reinforcement learning, and neuro-evolution; theoretical analysis; hardware implementations and simulators; applications in engineering, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science.

Brain-behavior relationships, particularly recent research in behavioral neuroscience, including the anatomical and neurochemical mechanisms of behavioral events, and behavioral influences on the brain.

Introduction to statistical and computational methods for understanding information processing in the nervous system, with emphasis on neural coding and statistical modeling of neural responses.

Discuss the conceptual foundations and historical roots of research programs in evo-devo and evolutionary neuroscience including recent discoveries and limitations in these fields. Explore how -omics approaches and comparative methods enable novel insights into the diversification, convergence, and constraint of complex traits.

Neuroanatomical systems that are functionally related to basic forms of learning and memory in mammals.

Neuroanatomical systems and function across species. Basic forms of neuroanatomy in mammals.

Functional magnetic resonance imaging experimental design and analysis.

Focuses on one or two topics and examines them in depth through group discussions of key scientific manuscripts. Discusses both classical studies and contemporary research.

Current topics in visually guided behavior, including eye movements, attention, and motor control, from behavioral, computational, and neurophysiological approaches.

Recent findings concerning the mechanisms of action and the behavioral effects of psychoactive drugs, particularly those used in psychiatry.