Course Description
The anatomy of the nervous system. Most of the focus will be on the central nervous system, but peripheral systems will also be discussed. A major goal of the course is to supplement instruction on structural neuro-anatomy with a strong functional component. The course will also include the discussion of techniques and strategies that are used in research aimed at exploring neurobiology.
Athena Title
Neuroanatomy
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be most appropriate for graduate students participating in biomedical research programs. Previous coursework in neuroscience, physiology, or behavioral biology will be beneficial.
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course is an advanced neuroanatomy course designed for instruction of basic science graduate students interested in the study of the nervous system. Grading will be accomplished by examination, quizzes, written papers, and manuscript review. Learning outcomes will include development of an active approach to understanding neuroanatomy and the functions associated with various neuroanatomical substrates. This active approach to learning neuroanatomy that incorporates new information pertinent to the evolving understanding of neuroanatomical connectivity and the neurochemical basis for interactions between populations of neurons.
Topical Outline
Building Blocks 1 Neurons: Structure 2 Neurons: Physiology 3 Neurons: Transmission 4 Glia 5 Overview of Nervous System 6 Overview of Nervous System 7 Development 1: Gross Anatomy 8 Development 2: Cellular Mechanisms 9 Neurotransmitters I 10 Neurotransmitters II 11 Neuropeptide Systems 12 Techniques in Experimental Neuroanatomy 13 Techniques in Experimental Neuroanatomy 14 Neuroimaging Guest Lecture 15 Exam 1 Major Systems 16 Sensory Systems: Somatosensory 17 Sensory Systems: Visual & Auditory 18 Sensory: Taste & Olfaction 19 LAB I 20 The Neuroanatomy of Pain 21 Motor Systems: Spinal Cord & Periphery 22 Motor Systems: Basal Ganglia 23 Motor Systems: Cerebellum & Cortex 24 LAB II 25 The Neuroanatomy of Parkinsons & Huntingtons Disease 26 Autonomic Nervous System I 27 Autonomic Nervous System II 28 LAB III 29 The Neuroanatomy of Chemical Weapons 30 Exam 2 Systems, continued 31 The Brainstem 32 LAB IV 33 The Neuroanatomy of Depression 34 Limbic System I 35 LAB V 36 The Neuroanatomy of Fear 37 Hippocampus 38 LAB VI 39 The Neuroanatomy of Learning & Memory 40 Reward and Motivation 41 LAB VII 42 The Neuroanatomy of Addiction 43 Group presentations 44 Group presentations 45 Exam 3
Syllabus
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