Bi 462 Neurophysiology

Lectures covering the basic anatomy of the vertebrate central nervous system (CNS) and the cellular bases for resting, graded and action potentials. Also, chemical and electrical signaling between cells of the nervous system is discussed, including pharmacological intervention in the CNS. Lastly, several model systems for integrative neuroscience are described including the visual and somatosensory systems, learning, memory, and simple motor pattern generators. Also offered for graduate-level credit as Bi 562 and may be taken only once for credit. Expected preparation: Bi 336.