Neuronal Mechanisms for Sensation and Memory in Cerebral Cortex. The course will consider principles of operation of the cerebral cortex. Principles of sensory processing will be analyzed by comparing the visual and olfactory systems. Learning and memory will be considered in depth, including mechanisms of synaptic plasticity, roles of various neurotransmitters, and the contributions of different brain structures such as the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex. Special Topics in Neuroscience.
Topics vary by year and semester.
Check timetable for current offerings. Neuroscience 681, 682. Senior Honors Thesis. Neuroscience 691, 692. Directed Study in Research.