The academic year at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is divided into four quarters plus a summer semester. Courses are designed so that students have ample time to become involved in laboratory rotations. A series of core courses deal with the basics of molecular and cellular neuroscience, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neuroendocrinology, cellular electrophysiology, neuropharmacology, developmental neuroscience and neuropsychiatric disorders. These courses are aimed at providing Neuroscience graduate students with a foundation for posing meaningful questions in their area of interest.
Courses are small and emphasize the reading and discussion of primary research articles.
First and Second quarter, every year Required of all entering Neuroscience students. The course covers the basics of cellular electrophysiology, cellular neurobiology, developmental neurobiology, neuropharmacology, neurochemistry, and neuroendocrinology. The course will take place during the first and second quarters and is offered each year. The course meets three times per week at a time chosen to minimize conflict with other relevant courses. Current textbooks will be used to provide additional background as needed.