NRSC 3000 Neuroscience Foundations

This course introduces students to the field of neuroscience, explores the cellular and molecular basis of neural systems, and discusses the neural basis of cognition. Students are expected to leverage their understanding of biology and chemistry to build a working knowledge of neuroscience fundamentals.

Registration Name

Neuroscience Foundations

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIOL-1101 BIOL-1101L BIOL-1102 BIOL-1102L CHEM-1101 CHEM-1101L CHEM-1102 CHEM-1102L or CHEM 2351

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Discuss the history and purpose of neuroscience.
2. Display a basic understanding of the biological systems that underlie neurological phenomena.
3. Understand the fundamentals of cellular and molecular biology as they pertain to neuroscience.
4. Understand the process by which signals are transmitted between the neurons and from neurons to muscles.
5. Articulate the organization of the NCS (Central Nervous System) and its components.
6. Connect the functioning of neurons to the phenomenon of cognition.