The student must normally have taken or be taking concurrently BCHM-310 or equivalent. Mammalian Neuroscience A study of the anatomy and physiology of advanced nervous systems. Additional work will be prescribed for graduate students. An in-depth study of the biophysical properties of neurons and diseases that affect the function of neurons and glia. The course will be based on lectures and student seminars of selected readings.
Enrollment is limited.
Offered in 2000-2001 and subsequent alternate years. Seminar format reinforced with laboratory sessions and compute r-based models of excitable nerve and heart membranes and of single ionic channels. Permission of the course supervisor. Enrolment is limited. A multidisciplinary graduate level course exposing students to the clinical aspects of neuroscience.