Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Core I
MIT 9 .015
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Description
Survey and primary literature review of selected major topic areas in molecular and cellular neurobiology. Covers nervous system development, axonal pathfinding, synapse formation and function, synaptic plasticity, ion channels and receptors, cellular neurophysiology, glial cells, sensory transduction, and relevant examples in human disease. Includes lectures and weekly paper write-ups, together with student presentations and discussion of primary literature. A final two-page research write-up is also due at the end of the term.
Class Notes
See MIT Schedule for times and locations;
Faculty: Troy Littleton;
Prereq: None;
Subject Level: Graduate
School
Non-Harvard
Units
12
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Mass Institute of Technology
Course Component
Regular Course
Subject
MIT Brain and Cognitive Sci
Grading Basis
MIT Optional (LG/AUD)
