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from a single neuron to systems of neural ensembles, and the role
of neural computation.
GMS 6750: Molecular Pathobiology of Neural Disease (1)
Prereq: consent of instructor. Overview of a broad range of neural
disorders emphasizing genetically determined conditions.
GMS 6760: Comparative Biology of Cell Signaling (2) Prereq:
GMS 6001 or consent of coordinator. Overview of the principles
governing cellular and molecular signaling in the nervous system.
Introduction to novel experimental approaches and non-mammalian
preparations used to explore these principles.
GMS 6791: Visual Neuroscience Journal Club (1; max: 2)
Prereq: 1st-year IDP core course; or consent of instructor.
Presentation and discussion of cutting-edge research papers. S/U.
GMS 6xxxY: Biological Imaging Techniques (1) Prereq: GMS
6001 or consent of instructor. Basic principles and advanced
applications of biological imaging, with a focus on optical methods
and visualization techniques.
GMS 7794: Neuroscience Seminar (1; max: 12) Research
seminars given by local, national, and occasionally international
speakers. S/U.
GMS 7795: Special Topics in Neuroscience (1-4; max: 12)
Specialized subjects in the neurosciences and allied disciplines.
Current topics include biological imaging techniques, fundamentals
of computational neuroscience, graduate research seminar series,
write clubs, scientific communication workshop (Whitney Lab), and
electrophysiological journal club (Whitney Lab).
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