Emphasis placed on biophysical properties of neurons, neurochemistry and neuropharmacology of synaptic transmission, somatosensory and motor systems, brain imaging. Tutorials introduce a variety of techniques and meurological problems that illustrate principles of neural function. 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. Offered in 1999-2000 and subsequent alternate years.
Enrolment is limited.