2005 - 2007 Undergraduate Courses

• Communicative Disorders
• Computer Science
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Kinesiology
• Math
• Medical Physics
• Neuroscience
• Physiology
• Psychology
• Zoology

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Undergraduate Catalog
Timetable
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Communicative Disorders
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210 | Speech and Language Functions of the Brain.
II; 3 cr (B-I). Considers how speech and language are represented in, and controlled by, the central nervous system. Emphasizes language formulation and comprehension, brain structures and pathways thought to serve speech and language, and neurologic disorders of communication. P: So st or cons inst.

503 | Neural Mechanisms of Speech, Hearing and Language.
I; 3 cr (I). Basic neuroanatomical and neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the communication process. Neuropathologies and their associated communication disorders. P: Com Dis 201 recommended, Com Dis major, or cons inst.

Computer Science
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539 | Introduction to Artificial Neural Network and Fuzzy Systems.
(Crosslisted with ECE, ME) I; Odd yrs.; 3 cr (D). Theory and applications of artificial neural networks and fuzzy logic: multi-layer per-ceptron, self-organization map, radial basis network, Hopfield network, recurrent network, fuzzy set theory, fuzzy logic control, adaptive fuzzy neural network, genetic algorithm, and evolution computing. Applications to control, pattern recognition, nonlinear system modeling, speech and image processing. P: Comp Sci 302, or Comp Sci 310, or knowledge of knowledge of C programming lang.

Electrical and Computer Engineering
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461 | Mathematical and Computer Modeling of Physiological Systems.
(Crosslisted with Neurophy, BME) II; 3 cr. Mathematical and computer modeling of physiological systems; principal emphasis on cardiovascular system and individual nerve cells; other topics include respiratory system and skeletal-muscle system; extensive use of "hands-on" computer modeling using Acsl. P: ECE 330 or cons inst.

Kinesiology
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321 | Introduction to the Neural Basis for Movement.
II; 3 cr (B-I). How to identify the neural substrates underlying human movement. Basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology plus more in-depth materials. Emphasis on sensorimotor function. P: College anatomy and physiology; major in kinesiology or cons inst.

Math
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491| Topics in Undergraduate Mathematics.
Irr.; 3 cr (A). Topics will vary. P: Math 223 or 234 & cons inst.

Medical Physics
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573 | Medical Image Science: Deterministic Aspects.
(Crosslisted with BME) I; 3 cr. The conceptual and mathematical foundations of linear systems theory in medical imaging, with example demonstrations of their applications in particular medical imaging modalities. P: 1 yr each of undergrad physics & calc or cons inst.

574 | Medical Image Science: Stochastic Aspects.
(Crosslisted with BME) II; 3 cr. The conceptual and mathematical foundations of probability and statistics in medical imaging, and demonstrations of the applications of these foundations in particular medical imaging modalities. P: Med Phs/BME 573 or cons inst.

Neuroscience
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500 | Undergraduate Neurobiology Seminar
I, II; 1 cr (B-I). Neurobiology seminar for undergraduates who are taking the neurobiology option within the biology major. P: An intro biol crse (Bot/Zool 151/152; or Biocore 301/303; or equiv).

523 | Neurobiology.
(Crosslisted with Zoology, Psych) I; 3 cr (B-I). Basic mechanisms in cellular neurophysiology: electrophysiology and chemistry of nerve signals, mechanisms in integration, simple nervous pathways and their behavioral correlates. P: Biocore 323 or Zool 151/152 or Zool 101 plus an additional zool crse & a yr each of chem & physics.

524 | Neurobiology II: An Introduction to the Brain and Behavior.
(Crosslisted with Psych, Zoology, Physiol) II; 3 cr (B-I). An introduction to studies of the human nervous system covering neuroanatomy of the brain, neuronal coding, sensory and motor systems, biological rhythms, arousal, attention, physiological regulation, reward, aversion, learning and memory. P: Zool 523, equiv crse in physiol, or cons inst.

610 | Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience.
(Cross-listed with Physiol, Phmcol-M) I; 4 cr (B-I). Study of original papers leading to an understanding of the molecular basis of electrical activity in neurons. Topics include voltage-sensitive currents, molecular biology of neuronal receptorrs, synaptic transmission and sensory transduction. Lectures supplemented with experimental demonstrations and discussion sessions. P: Zoo 523 or equiv.

611 | Systems Neuroscience.
(Crosslisted with Anatomy, Phmcol-M, Physiol, Psych) II; 4 cr (A). Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the mammalian nervous system. Lectures will cover the neuroanatomy of the major subdivisions of the human brain, the major sensory and motor systems, and higher order functions. Lab/discussion sections will emphasize readings from the primary literature and hands-on dissections. P: Physiol 610.

619 | Biology of Mind.
(Crosslisted with Zoology, Anthro, Psych) I; 3 cr (B-D). Origins and structures of mind, brain, and consciousness. Transitions from early mammalian through primate to hominid intelligence. Genetics and plasticity in brain development. Modern studies of human brain mechanisms and consciousness. P: Jr st; college level elem crse in biology or psych.

625 | Brain Cell Cultures: A Laboratory Course.
(Crosslisted with Physiol) Alt yrs.; II; 2 cr (D). Basic skills to culture cells from the central nervous system (cortical neurons, astrocytes and oligodendrocytes). Basic skills to characterize different cultures. P: Intro crses in biochem, cell biology & anatomy.

629 | Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms of Memory.
(Crosslisted with Physiol) I; 3 cr (B-A). Course will focus on the cell signaling and the resulting structural changes that occur at neuronal synapses during memory formation. The aim is to understand how the synaptic changes underlying memory occur. P: Crse in cellular neurosci (Neurosci 523 or equiv); Biochem 501 or equiv.

630 | Neuronal Mechanisms for Sensation and Memory in Cerebral Cortex.
(Crosslisted with Anatomy, Physiol) Alt yrs.; II; 3 cr (B-D). Current literature will be considered in lectures and discussions that provides insight into how the cerebral cortex processes sensory information to generate and store cogent representations of the external world. The course includes laboratory exercises and demonstrations. P: Intro neurosci crse highly recommended: Neurosci/Anat/Phmcol/Physiol 611, Med Sc-M 731, Comp Bio 505, Zool/Neurosci/Psych 523, Psych/Neurophy/Neurosci/Zool 524; or cons inst.

635 | Neurobiology of Disease.
(Crosslisted with Zoology) Alt yrs.; I; 2 cr (B-A). Seminar course relating major categories of human neurological and opthalmological disease to fundamental topics in neurobiology. P: Zool/Neurosci 523 & 524 or cons inst.

675 | Special Topics.
I, II; 1-3 cr (A). P: Variable.

681 | Senior Honors Thesis.
I, II; 3 cr (A). Research and thesis in neuroscience. P: Cons inst.

682 | Senior Honors Thesis.
I, II; 3 cr (A). Continuation of 681. P: Neurosci 681, cons inst.

691 | Undergraduate Thesis.
I, II; 3-6 cr (A). Research and thesis in neuroscience. P: Cons inst.

692 | Undergraduate Thesis.
I, II; 3-6 cr (A). Continuation of 691. P: Cons inst.

699 | Directed Study in Research.
I, II, SS; 1-6 cr (A). Directed research in neuroscience. P: Cons inst.

Physiology
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610 | Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience.
(Crosslisted with Neurosci, Phmcol-M) I; 4 cr (B-I). Study of original papers leading to an understanding of the molecular basis of electrical activity in neurons. Topics include voltage-sensitive currents, molecular biology of neuronal receptorrs, synaptic transmission and sensory transduction. Lectures supplemented with experimental demonstrations and discussion sessions. P: Zoo 523 or equiv.

Psychology
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406 | Psychology of Perception.
I or II or SS; 3-4 cr (B-I). Survey the current knowledge about how the brain creates our conscious experience of a surrounding world and of our own bodies. We will consider contributions from various approaches, including neurophysiology, psychophysics, computer simulations, perceptual illusions, and patient studies. P: Psych 225.

411 | Current Topics in Psychology.
I or II or SS; 3 cr (A). See Timetable for topics. May be repeated. P: Psych 225 & appropriate content course.

414 | Cognitive Psychology.
I or II or SS; 3 cr (S-I). The course attempts to answer questions about how people perceive, learn, remember, plan, solve problems, make decisions, and communicate. Although the main approach is psychological, we will also consider contributions from computer science, linguistics, and neurobiology. P: Psych 225, or an intro psych crse (201, 202, or 281) & cons inst.

486 | Honors: Psychology of Perception.
I or II; 1 cr (B-I). Students will read and discuss the professional literature in selected areas of perceptual sciences. There will be opportunities to conduct library and laboratory research, or construct computer simulations of perceptual processes. P: Cons inst, enrollment in honors program, con reg in Psych 406.

514 | Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
I or II or SS; 3 cr (S-A). Students will read, discuss, and present contemporary literature describing theories of neurodevelopmental disorders and delays, as well as associated research methods. The focus will be on language, cognition, social skills, and memory for several populations, including those with dyslexia, autism, Fragile-X syndrome, Down syndrome, and Williams syndrome. P: Psych 225 and appropriate content course.

Zoology
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400 | Topics in Biology.
I, II; 1-3 cr (B-I). Subject matter, credits and prerequisites vary. See Timetable. P: Varies.

625 | Development of the Nervous System.
Alt yrs.; II; 2 cr (B-D). Survey of the principles guiding neuronal development. Course will cover descriptive and experimental analyses of developmental mechanisms underlying the formation of both vertebrate and invertebrate nervous systems. P: One intermed level crse in biol; background in development & neurobiol recommended.

630 | Cellular Signal Transduction Mechanisms.
(Crosslisted with Biochem, Phmcol-M) Alt yrs.; I; 3 cr (B-D). Lecture-discussion. Comprehensive coverage of human hormones, growth factors and other mediators; emphasis on hormone action and biosynthesis, cell biology of hormone-producing cells. P: Intro biochem (Biochem 501 or 507 & 508) & cell biology (Biocore 303 or Zool 570 or Path750) or cons inst.