2013-2014 Course Selection Book - SUNY Upstate Medical University

NEUROBIOLOGY OF ADDICTION (SUNYBINGHAMTON COURSE #PSYC 576-01) N6282 Credit HoursSUNY Upstate Medical Course Coordinator:Dr. Steven YoungentobPeriod Offered:SpringCourse Description: Overview of the neuroanatomyand molecular neurobiology underlying addiction.Students will interactively learn and discuss theneurobiological basis of many drugs of abuse andaddictive behavior.SCIENTIFIC WRITING INNEUROSCIENCE1 Credit Hour26N629Coordinator(s):Dr. J. FreedmanPrerequisites:First year core curriculumPeriod Offered:FallCourse Description: This course is required in thesecond year for all students performing their thesisresearch in the Neuroscience Program. The goal ofthe course is to develop writing skills, by providingpractice and one-on-one instruction in scientificwriting.There will be formal class meetings with theinstructor for 90 minutes each week for the firstpart of the course (4 meetings). The student willread from the primary literature and write a concisesummaries and critiques of the papers. Student willrevise the paper, with the direct guidance and finalapproval of the faculty member.Grading: Satisfactory / UnsatisfactoryTOPICS IN NEUROSCIENCE1 Credit HourN631Coordinator(s):Dr. Pignoni and NS FacultyPrerequisite(s): none, for first year incoming studentsonlyPeriod Offered:Fall II - 8 weeksCourse Description: A survey course of currentresearch in neuroscience. Members of theNeuroscience Faculty will present specific subfieldsof NS research focusing on major questions andrecent progress. All NS faculty will take turnsparticipating in this course; 8 faculty mambersor more per year. Course will combine a basicintroductory lecture (focused on major questionsand techniques) with a discussion sessions togo over a recent research paper. Students willbe required to submit written questions for, andactively participate in, the discussion session. Thepurpose of the course is to familiarize incomingstudents with major research questions andexperimental approaches in NS research.Textbook(s):None.INDEPENDENT STUDY INNEUROSCIENCE1-3 variable Credit HoursN630Coordinator(s): Dr. Pignoni and Neuroscience FacultyPrerequisite(s):N507Period Offered:By arrangementCourse Description: A tutorial coursedesigned for graduate students in neurosciencethat provides an in-depth look at a field ofneuroscience research. Course will include: 1.)Literature survey, 2.) seminar and/or lectures, 3.)in-depth critique of literature and/or expermentaltechniques. Fulfillment of the course requiresa written report. The purpose of the course isto develop in-depth knowledge of a field of NSresearch as a student continues to make progresstowards his/her research goals.Textbook(s):None.TOPICS IN CELLULAR ANDMOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY2 Credit HoursN653Coordinator(s): Dr. Brian Howell, NeurosciencePrerequisite(s): Core Curriculum and N603 (orequivalent) or by arrangement with faculty.Period Offered:by arrangementCourse Description: This course will discuss majorissues in Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology,emphasizing contemporary approaches.Textbook(s):To be announced.RESEARCH ROTATIONS INNEUROSCIENCE1-5 Credit HoursN675Coordinator(s):Dr. Barry Knoxand Neuroscience facultyPrerequisite(s): Approval of the NeuroscienceProgram and involved faculty members