BEST 642 Systems Neuroscience

Credits: 4
This course is an introduction to the functional anatomy, electrophysiology and pharmacology of the central and peripheral nervous system. Emphasis is placed on the functional organization and processing of information in the major input and output systems of the brain, including the somatosensory, motor, visual, auditory and autonomic and hormonal regulatory systems, and on the higher integrative functions of the nervous systems, including learning, emotion, motor control, and sleep. The course will consist of lectures and readings in primary literature.

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit
Also offered as: NEUS 627