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Please see the General Information Catalog for a list of courses. The following fields of study are housed in the Department of Neuroscience: Neuroscience (NEU) .

Neuroscience

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Mathematics: Mathematics 408C , or 408N and 408S , or 408R and 408S Statistics and Data Sciences 320E Primary science: Biology 206L  and one of the following sequences:   Biology 311C , 311D ,  325     Biology 315H and 325H Neuroscience 330 Neuroscience 335 Neuroscience 340 Twelve additional semester hours of neuroscience, chosen from:  Integrative Biology 353S ,  359K ,  Neuroscience 170C , 270C ,  337 , 361T ,  365D , 365E ,  365L , 365M ,  365N , 365P ,  365T , NEU 365V   365W , 366C , 366D , NEU 366E , 366L , NEU 366N , NEU 366P , 366R ,  366S , 367C ,  367F , 367S ,  367V , NEU 367W , NEU 371M , 377 , 379H ,  466G , and  NEU 466M . The research topic in Neuroscience 379H  must relate to neuroscience and be approved in advance by the faculty advisor. Secondary science: Chemistry 301 or 301C , 302 or 302C , and 204 One of the following physics sequences: Physics 317K , 105M , 317L , 105N Physics 303K , 105M , 303L , 105N Physics 301 , 101L , 316 , 116L

Courses, Department of Neuroscience

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Please see the  General Information Catalog  for a list of courses. The following fields of study are housed in the Department of Neuroscience:  Neuroscience (NEU) .

NEU - Neuroscience

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Neuroscience

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Campus address: Norman Hackerman Building Building (NHB) 2.504, phone (512) 471-3640; campus mail code: C7000

Degree Requirements, Neuroscience

Graduate

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Suggested Arrangement of Courses, Neuroscience (BSNeurosci)

Undergraduate

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Core Component Areas :  010  English Composition and Core Writing Flag;  020  Mathematics;  030  Natural Science and Technology, Part I;  040  Humanities;  050  Visual and Performing Arts;  060  U.S. History;  070  American and Texas Government;  080  Social and Behavioral Sciences;  090  First-Year Signature Course;  093  Natural Science and Technology, Part II

Suggested Arrangement of Courses, Neuroscience (BSA)

Undergraduate

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Core Component Areas :  010  English Composition and Core Writing Flag;  020  Mathematics;  030  Natural Science and Technology, Part I;  040  Humanities;  050  Visual and Performing Arts;  060  U.S. History;  070  American and Texas Government;  080  Social and Behavioral Sciences;  090  First-Year Signature Course;  093  Natural Science and Technology, Part II

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience

Undergraduate

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...365L , NEU 366E , 366L , NEU 366N , NEU 366P , 366S , NEU 367W , 377 , 466G , and NEU...

Bachelor of Science in Physics

Undergraduate

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...326R Developmental Biology: Molecular Biosciences 350 Neurobiology: NEU 371M Virology: Molecular Biosciences 330 Computation: SDS...

NEU 380E NEU 380E. Vision Systems. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the anatomy, physiology, and psychophysics of human vision from an information-processing and computational perspective. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Neuroscience 380E, 382V, Psychology 380E, 382V. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 080M NEU 080M. Dual MD/PhD Program with UT Medical Branch. 0 Hours.

Preclinical medical study at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. May not be taken concurrently with another course at the University of Texas at Austin. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and admission to the MD/PhD dual degree program in neuroscience.

NEU 382T NEU 382T. Principles of Neuroscience I. 3 Hours.

Examines the core material on essential topics in molecular and cellular neuroscience, together with review and discussion of important early studies and contemporary literature. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 482T NEU 482T. Principles of Neuroscience I. 4 Hours.

Examines the core material on essential topics in molecular and cellular neuroscience, together with review and discussion of important early studies and contemporary literature. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 383C NEU 383C. Functional Neuroanatomy. 3 Hours.

An examination of the anatomy of the brain and spinal cord, emphasizing connections and functions of neural systems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Neuroscience 383C and Psychology 383C may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 383D NEU 383D. Neuropharmacology. 3 Hours.

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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Neuroscience 383D and Pharmacy Graduate Studies 383D may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 383M NEU 383M. Data Analysis and Statistics for the Neurosciences. 3 Hours.

Statistical applications relevant to areas of research in neuroscience. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, an undergraduate statistics course, and consent of instructor.

NEU 383T NEU 383T. Principles of Neuroscience II. 3 Hours.

Examines the core material on essential subjects in systems and behavioral neuroscience, together with review and discussion of important early studies and contemporary literature. For every hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Neuroscience 383T and Psychology 383T may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 384C NEU 384C. Bootstrap Statistics. 3 Hours.

Same as Psychology 384C. 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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Neuroscience 384C, 385L (Topic: Bootstrap Statistics), Psychology 384C, 394U (Topic: Bootstrap Statistics). Prerequisite: Graduate standing, an undergraduate statistics course, and consent of instructor.

NEU 384M NEU 384M. Advanced Statistics: Inferential. 3 Hours.

Same as Psychology 384M. Covers t-test, chi-square, analysis of variance, and nonparametric tests. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing, an undergraduate statistics course, and consent of instructor.

NEU 185D NEU 185D. Responsible Conduct of Science. 1 Hour.

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. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Neuroscience 185D and Pharmacy Graduate Studies 185D may not both be counted. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 385L NEU 385L. Topics in Neuroscience. 3 Hours.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Additional laboratory hours may vary with the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing; twelve semester hours of upper-division coursework in biology; and consent of instructor.

NEU 190 NEU 190. Research. 1 Hour.

The equivalent of one, two, or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and fifteen semester hours of coursework in neuroscience; students must contact the Neuroscience Graduate Studies Office before registering.

NEU 290 NEU 290. Research. 2 Hours.

The equivalent of one, two, or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and fifteen semester hours of coursework in neuroscience; students must contact the Neuroscience Graduate Studies Office before registering.

NEU 390 NEU 390. Research. 3 Hours.

The equivalent of one, two, or three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and fifteen semester hours of coursework in neuroscience; students must contact the Neuroscience Graduate Studies Office before registering.

NEU 191 NEU 191. Graduate Seminar in Neuroscience. 1 Hour.

Presentations and discussions of research topics in neuroscience. One lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 391N NEU 391N. Learning and Memory. 3 Hours.

Same as Psychology 391N. 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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

NEU 394P NEU 394P. Topics in Neuroscience: Seminar. 3 Hours.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 396D NEU 396D. Clinical Psychopharmacology. 3 Hours.

Same as Psychology 396D. Recent findings concerning the mechanisms of action and the behavioral effects of psychoactive drugs, particularly those used in psychiatry. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 698 NEU 698. Thesis. 6 Hours.

The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: For 698A, graduate standing in neuroscience and consent of the graduate adviser; for 698B, Neuroscience 698A.

NEU 698A NEU 698A. Thesis. 6 Hours.

The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: For 698A, graduate standing in neuroscience and consent of the graduate adviser; for 698B, Neuroscience 698A.

NEU 698B NEU 698B. Thesis. 6 Hours.

The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: For 698A, graduate standing in neuroscience and consent of the graduate adviser; for 698B, Neuroscience 698A.

NEU 399W NEU 399W. Dissertation. 3 Hours.

May be repeated for credit. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.

NEU 699W NEU 699W. Dissertation. 6 Hours.

May be repeated for credit. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.

NEU 999W NEU 999W. Dissertation. 9 Hours.

May be repeated for credit. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.

NEU 330 NEU 330. Neural Systems I. 3 Hours.

Restricted to neuroscience majors. Introduction to the nervous system with an emphasis on brain organization, neuron physiology, perceptual systems, and motor systems. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 337 (Topic: Neural Systems I), 371M, Neuroscience 330, 365R, 371M.

NEU 335 NEU 335. Neural Systems II. 3 Hours.

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: A grade of at least C- in the following: Biology 206L, and 311D or 325H, Mathematics 408C, 408L or 408S, and Neuroscience 330.

NEU 466G NEU 466G. Functional and Synaptic Neuroanatomy. 4 Hours.

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. Three lecture hours and one-and-one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 337 (Topic: Neurobiology of Synaptic Circuits), 337 (Topic: Human Neuroanatomy), Neuroscience 466G. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 185L NEU 185L. Topics in Neuroscience. 1 Hour.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Additional laboratory hours may vary with the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing; twelve semester hours of upper-division coursework in biology; and consent of instructor.

NEU 285L NEU 285L. Topics in Neuroscience. 2 Hours.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Additional laboratory hours may vary with the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing; twelve semester hours of upper-division coursework in biology; and consent of instructor.

NEU 485L NEU 485L. Topics in Neuroscience. 4 Hours.

For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Additional laboratory hours may vary with the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing; twelve semester hours of upper-division coursework in biology; and consent of instructor.

NEU 237 NEU 237. Selected Topics in Neuroscience. 2 Hours.

Topics include recent developments and research methods in the field of neuroscience. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Some topics may require additional hours. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 337 NEU 337. Selected Topics in Neuroscience. 3 Hours.

Topics include recent developments and research methods in the field of neuroscience. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Some topics may require additional hours. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 437 NEU 437. Selected Topics in Neuroscience. 4 Hours.

Topics include recent developments and research methods in the field of neuroscience. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Some topics may require additional hours. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 137 NEU 137. Selected Topics in Neuroscience. 1 Hour.

Topics include recent developments and research methods in the field of neuroscience. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. Some topics may require additional hours. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 277 NEU 277. Undergraduate Research. 2 Hours.

Laboratory or research in the various fields of neuroscience under the supervision of one or more faculty members. Supervised individual research. Up to three semester hours may be counted toward the major requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. May be repeated for credit.

NEU 377 NEU 377. Undergraduate Research. 3 Hours.

Laboratory or research in the various fields of neuroscience under the supervision of one or more faculty members. Supervised individual research. Up to three semester hours may be counted toward the major requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. May be repeated for credit.

NEU 477 NEU 477. Undergraduate Research. 4 Hours.

Laboratory or research in the various fields of neuroscience under the supervision of one or more faculty members. Supervised individual research. Up to three semester hours may be counted toward the major requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. May be repeated for credit.

NEU 177 NEU 177. Undergraduate Research. 1 Hour.

Laboratory or research in the various fields of neuroscience under the supervision of one or more faculty members. Supervised individual research. Up to three semester hours may be counted toward the major requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. May be repeated for credit.

NEU 386G NEU 386G. Functional and Synaptic Neuroanatomy. 3 Hours.

Neuroanatomy and functional connectivity as a basis for brain function and behavior examined from gross structure, cytology and nanoscale synaptic connectivity. Subjects includes somatosensory, motor, visual, auditory, olfactory, taste, limbic, vestibular, hypothalamus, and other systems in addition to the synaptic basis of learning and memory, fear, sleep, stress, and synaptic changes during development, aging, mental retardation, and neurological diseases. Laboratory projects include three-dimensional reconstructions from serial section electron microscopy. For Neuroscience 386G, two lecture hours and one and one half laboratory hours a week for one semester; for Neuroscience 486G, three lecture hours and one and one half laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Neuroscience 385L (Topic 10), 386G, 486G. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and principles of neuroscience, vertebrate physiology, or other introductory neuroscience course; or consent of instructor.

NEU 486G NEU 486G. Functional and Synaptic Neuroanatomy. 4 Hours.

Neuroanatomy and functional connectivity as a basis for brain function and behavior examined from gross structure, cytology and nanoscale synaptic connectivity. Subjects includes somatosensory, motor, visual, auditory, olfactory, taste, limbic, vestibular, hypothalamus, and other systems in addition to the synaptic basis of learning and memory, fear, sleep, stress, and synaptic changes during development, aging, mental retardation, and neurological diseases. Laboratory projects include three-dimensional reconstructions from serial section electron microscopy. For Neuroscience 386G, two lecture hours and one and one half laboratory hours a week for one semester; for Neuroscience 486G, three lecture hours and one and one half laboratory hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Neuroscience 385L (Topic 10), 386G, 486G. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and principles of neuroscience, vertebrate physiology, or other introductory neuroscience course; or consent of instructor.

NEU 367V NEU 367V. Evolutionary Neurobiology. 3 Hours.

Examination of the nervous system in an evolutionary context. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H and Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 365D NEU 365D. Principles of Drug Action. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the basic principles of pharmacology; including how drugs get into the body, exert their actions, and are metabolized and excreted. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 365T NEU 365T. Neurobiology of Disease. 3 Hours.

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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 366C NEU 366C. Ion Channels and the Molecular Physiology of Neuronal Signaling. 3 Hours.

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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: A grade of at least C- in Neuroscience 335 and Physics 303L, 316, or 317L.

NEU 179H NEU 179H. Honors Tutorial Course. 1 Hour.

Restricted to students in the honors program in neuroscience. Original laboratory research project under the direction of a faculty mentor leading to a thesis or research presentation. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but no more than six hours may be counted toward a degree in neuroscience. Prerequisite: Consent of student's research supervisor and the departmental honors adviser.

NEU 279H NEU 279H. Honors Tutorial Course. 2 Hours.

Restricted to students in the honors program in neuroscience. Original laboratory research project under the direction of a faculty mentor leading to a thesis or research presentation. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but no more than six hours may be counted toward a degree in neuroscience. Prerequisite: Consent of student's research supervisor and the departmental honors adviser.

NEU 379H NEU 379H. Honors Tutorial Course. 3 Hours.

Restricted to students in the honors program in neuroscience. Original laboratory research project under the direction of a faculty mentor leading to a thesis or research presentation. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but no more than six hours may be counted toward a degree in neuroscience. Prerequisite: Consent of student's research supervisor and the departmental honors adviser.

NEU 366L NEU 366L. Neuroimaging Laboratory. 3 Hours.

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. One lecture hour and four laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: A grade of at least C- in Neuroscience 335.

NEU 367F NEU 367F. Foundations of Human Neuroimaging. 3 Hours.

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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 366D NEU 366D. Synaptic Physiology and Plasticity. 3 Hours.

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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: A grade of at least C- in Neuroscience 335 and Physics 303L, 316, or 317L.

NEU 365W NEU 365W. Neurobiology of Addiction. 3 Hours.

Study of the neurobiology of neurotransmitters, and the influence of alcohol and drugs of abuse on neurotransmitters. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 365L NEU 365L. Neurobiology Laboratory. 3 Hours.

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. Four laboratory hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: A grade of at least C- in Neuroscience 335 and Physics 303L, 316, or 317L.

NEU 366S NEU 366S. Neuromolecular Genetics and Disease Laboratory. 3 Hours.

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. Six laboratory hours a week for one semester Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 382E NEU 382E. Epigenetics. 3 Hours.

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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 381K (Topic: Epigenetics), 382E, Molecular Biology 382E, Neuroscience 382E. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 381N NEU 381N. Basic Processes of Nerve Cells. 3 Hours.

Same as Biology 381N. 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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 381K (Topic 10), 381N, Neuroscience 381N, 385L (Topic 1). Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

NEU 381V NEU 381V. Mechanisms of Vision. 3 Hours.

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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Neuroscience 380G, 381V, 385L (Topic: Visual Neuroscience) Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 380C NEU 380C. Computational Neuroscience. 3 Hours.

Introduction to computational neuroscience. Examines neural network and learning theory, coding, dynamics, memory, computation and learning in recurrent and feed forward neural circuits. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Electrical Engineering 385V (Topic: Computational Neuroscience), Neuroscience 380C, 385L (Topic: Computational Neuroscience). Prerequisite: Graduate standing, some differential equations and linear algebra, and consent of instructor.

NEU 182T NEU 182T. Principles of Neuroscience I. 1 Hour.

Examines the core material on essential topics in molecular and cellular neuroscience, together with review and discussion of important early studies and contemporary literature. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 282T NEU 282T. Principles of Neuroscience I. 2 Hours.

Examines the core material on essential topics in molecular and cellular neuroscience, together with review and discussion of important early studies and contemporary literature. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 283T NEU 283T. Principles of Neuroscience II. 2 Hours.

Examines the core material on essential subjects in systems and behavioral neuroscience, together with review and discussion of important early studies and contemporary literature. For every hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Neuroscience 383T and Psychology 383T may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 483T NEU 483T. Principles of Neuroscience II. 4 Hours.

Examines the core material on essential subjects in systems and behavioral neuroscience, together with review and discussion of important early studies and contemporary literature. For every hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Neuroscience 383T and Psychology 383T may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 183T NEU 183T. Principles of Neuroscience II. 1 Hour.

Examines the core material on essential subjects in systems and behavioral neuroscience, together with review and discussion of important early studies and contemporary literature. For every hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Neuroscience 383T and Psychology 383T may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 381G NEU 381G. Grant Writing in the Behavioral and Biological Sciences. 3 Hours.

Same as Psychology 381G. 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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Neuroscience 381G, 394P (Topic: Grant Writing in the Behavioral and Biological Sciences), Psychology 381G, 394U (Topic: Grant Writing in the Behavioral and Biological Sciences). Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 386D NEU 386D. Multivariate Pattern Analysis. 3 Hours.

Same as Psychology 386D. 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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Neuroscience 386D, 394P (Topic: fMRI Brain Decoding), Psychology 386D, 387D. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 320 NEU 320. Introduction to Neuroscience. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the nervous system with an emphasis on brain organization, neuron physiology, perceptual systems, and motor systems. Designed for non-neuroscience majors. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

NEU 340 NEU 340. Neural Systems III: Quantitative Tools. 3 Hours.

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. Intended for neuroscience majors and those considering neuroscience as a major. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for Neuroscience 330 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 365N NEU 365N. Nerve Regeneration in Invertebrates and Vertebrates. 3 Hours.

Explore use of nerve regeneration and degeneration in invertebrate vs vertebrate systems to synthesize concepts in neuroscience. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Neuroscience 337 (Topic 2) and 365N may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 365P NEU 365P. Programming and Data Analysis for Modern Neuroscience. 3 Hours.

Explore the basics of programming, statistics, and machine learning, and apply these techniques to the analysis of data from neuroscience experiments. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Neuroscience 337 (Topic 4) and 365P may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 288M NEU 288M. Fundamentals of Fluorescence Microscopy. 2 Hours.

Same as Pharmacy Graduate Studies 288M. 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. One lecture hours and two lab hours a week for one semester Only one of the following may be counted: Neuroscience 285L (Topic: Fndmntls of Fluorscnc Micrscpy), 288M, Pharmacy Graduate Studies 288K (Topic: Fndmntls of Fluorscnc Micrscpy), 288M. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 383E NEU 383E. Neuropharmacology II. 3 Hours.

Same as Pharmacy Graduate Studies 383E. Explore neuropharmacological concepts related to brain development, organization and anatomy; neuroendocrinology, neuroimmunology and neuroinflammation; gut-brain axis; neurobiology of addiction; and others. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Neuroscience 383E, 385L (Topic: Neuropharmacology II), Pharmacy Graduate Studies 383E. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 170C NEU 170C. Topics in Neuroscience. 1 Hour.

Supervised study of selected topics in Neuroscience, by individual arrangement with the instructor. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 270C NEU 270C. Topics in Neuroscience. 2 Hours.

Supervised study of selected topics in Neuroscience, by individual arrangement with the instructor. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 367S NEU 367S. Analytical Skepticism. 3 Hours.

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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Neuroscience 337 (Topic 5) and 367S may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 340 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 394N NEU 394N. Neural Networks. 3 Hours.

Same as Computer Science 394N. 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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Computer Science 394N, Neuroscience 394N, 394P (Topic: Neural Networks). Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

NEU 385P NEU 385P. Programming and Data Analysis for Modern Neuroscience. 3 Hours.

Explore the basics of programming, statistics, and machine learning, and apply these techniques to the analysis of data from neuroscience experiments. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Neuroscience 385P and 385L (Topic: Prgm/Data Anlys Modern Neu) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 679H NEU 679H. Honors Tutorial Course. 6 Hours.

Restricted to students in the honors program in neuroscience. Original laboratory research project under the direction of a faculty mentor leading to a thesis or research presentation. For each semester hour of credit earned, one lecture hour a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit, but no more than six hours may be counted toward a degree in neuroscience. Prerequisite: Consent of student's research supervisor and the departmental honors adviser.

NEU 361T NEU 361T. Comparative Animal Physiology. 3 Hours.

Examine the physiology of organ systems in animal phyla, with special emphasis on the neural and behavioral adaptations of organisms to their environment. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 361T, Integrative Biology 361T, Neuroscience 361T, 337 (Topic: Comparative Animal Physiology). Prerequisite: Biology 325 or 325H with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 394I NEU 394I. Neuroinflammation in Health and Pathology. 3 Hours.

Same as Psychology 394I. Assess cutting-edge pre-clinical and clinical neuroimmune research, and interact with professors from across campus in special seminars. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Neuroscience 394I, 394P(Topic: Neuroinflammation in Hlth/Path), Psychology 394I, 394P (Topic: Neuroinflammation in Hlth/Path). Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 382V NEU 382V. Neural and Computational Basis of Vision. 3 Hours.

Same as Psychology 382V. 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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Neuroscience 380E, 382V, Psychology 380E, 382V. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 088V NEU 088V. Career Development for Neuroscientists. 0 Hours.

Explore a range of careers in neuroscience and career development. Discuss professional development and careers with scientists from industry, academia, and government agencies. Hours to be arranged May be repeated for credit. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.

NEU 365E NEU 365E. Epigenetics of Neuroscience. 3 Hours.

Explore how epigenetic modifications cause long-lasting changes in gene expression. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Neuroscience 337 (Topic: Epigenetics of Neuroscience) and 365E may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 365M NEU 365M. Advanced Experimental Neurobiology. 3 Hours.

Examine neocortical cell and circuit function through presentation and critique of research goals and strategies. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Neuroscience 337 (Topic 7) and 365M may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 366R NEU 366R. Rhythms in the Nervous System. 3 Hours.

Explore the study of systems of oscillators in the nervous system including mechanisms of generation and theories about functions. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Neuroscience 337 (Topic: Rhythms in the Nervous System) and 366R may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 335 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 367C NEU 367C. Cellular and Molecular Bases of Neural Development. 3 Hours.

Same as Molecular Biosciences 367C. 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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Only one of the following may be counted: Biology 367C, Neuroscience 367C, Molecular Biosciences 367C. Prerequisite: One of the following with a grade of at least C-: Biology 325, Neuroscience 330.

NEU 387S NEU 387S. Analytical Skepticism. 3 Hours.

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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Neuroscience 387S and 385L (Topic: Analytical Skepticism) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

NEU 366W NEU 366W. Neural Computation. 3 Hours.

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. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Neuroscience 366W and 337 (Topic: Neural Computation) may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Neuroscience 340 with a grade of at least C-.

NEU 466T NEU 466T. Modeling and Theory in Neuroscience. 4 Hours.

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. Three lecture hours and one and one-half laboratory hours a week for one semester. Neuroscience 466T and 466M may not both be counted. Prerequisite: Mathematics 408D or 408M, and Neuroscience 340 with a grade of at least C- in each.

NEU 119S NEU 119S. Topics in Neuroscience. 1 Hour.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 219S NEU 219S. Topics in Neuroscience. 2 Hours.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 319S NEU 319S. Topics in Neuroscience. 3 Hours.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 419S NEU 419S. Topics in Neuroscience. 4 Hours.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 519S NEU 519S. Topics in Neuroscience. 5 Hours.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 619S NEU 619S. Topics in Neuroscience. 6 Hours.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 719S NEU 719S. Topics in Neuroscience. 7 Hours.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 819S NEU 819S. Topics in Neuroscience. 8 Hours.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 919S NEU 919S. Topics in Neuroscience. 9 Hours.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 129S NEU 129S. Topics in Neuroscience. 1 Hour.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 229S NEU 229S. Topics in Neuroscience. 2 Hours.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 329S NEU 329S. Topics in Neuroscience. 3 Hours.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 429S NEU 429S. Topics in Neuroscience. 4 Hours.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 529S NEU 529S. Topics in Neuroscience. 5 Hours.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 629S NEU 629S. Topics in Neuroscience. 6 Hours.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 729S NEU 729S. Topics in Neuroscience. 7 Hours.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 829S NEU 829S. Topics in Neuroscience. 8 Hours.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.

NEU 929S NEU 929S. Topics in Neuroscience. 9 Hours.

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. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.