8 courses with the subject NEUR H, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NEUR H100INTRODUCTION TO NEUROSCIENCE1.0
Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that seeks to understand the structure and functions of the nervous system. This course includes topics on the broad history of behavioral neuroscience, parts of the nervous system, and a cursory overview of imaging/recording/histology. We also cover basic neurophysiology/chemistry of action potentials and neurotransmission (with some neurobiology of drug effects). Lastly, we explore sensorimotor processing (i.e. reflex arcs), basic sensory transduction and neuroanatomy of perception (sensory pathways from periphery to primary sensory cortex). Prerequisite(s): This course is not open to students who have previously taken HC Psych 217, HC Psych 260, or BMC Psych 218
Our brains rely on precise cellular and molecular mechanisms to function. But how does the brain maintain such stability and what happens when these mechanisms fail? This course explores how neuronal proteins, cellular homeostasis, and synaptic physiology sustain neural circuits. Students examine how functional impairment emerges from molecular and cellular disruptions. Through exploration of protein folding, gene regulation, neuroinflammation, and synaptic signaling, students develop mechanistic reasoning skills essential for upper-level study of neurodegenerative diseases. Pre-requisite(s): NEUR H100 or NEUR B100 and BIOL H100 or BIOL B110 Lottery Preference: Neuroscience major seniors, Neuroscience Major Juniors, sophomores
NEUR H305NEUROBIOLOGY OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS1.0
This seminar will use peer-reviewed literature to explore how different experimental approaches are used to model and measure substance use disorders on a behavioral and neurobiological level. In addition to understanding the neurobiological effects of substances such as opiates, stimulants, and alcohol, we will also be examining societal and political implications of substance use disorders. Pre-requisite(s): Prior Completion of NEUR 100 or PSYC H217/ PSYC B218 is required. Completion or concurrent enrollment in Psyc 200 is recommended. Lottery Preference: Priority to senior neuroscience majors, followed by junior neuroscience majors, followed by psychology or biology majors and neuroscience minors.
Students will conduct novel research using different neurohistolgy techniques including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, western blots, and pcr. This will serve the dual purpose of training students on these powerful techniques, while also allowing them to to collect and interpret data, and critically analyze the strengths and limitations of these methods. In addition to class time, students will be responsible for self-scheduling times outside of class to complete experiments. Pre-requisite(s): NEUR 100; at least one semester of Biology (BIOL H100 or BIOL H200 or BIOL B201 or BIOL B110 or BIOL B111); at least one semester of statistics (PSYCH200 or PSYCB205 or MATH H103 or MATH H203 or MATH B104) Lottery Preference: Neuroscience Major Seniors, followed by Neuroscience Major Juniors; followed by seniors; followed by juniors
NEUR H354LABORATORY IN BEHAVIORAL & NEURAL ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES0.5
Behavioral Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary branch of psychology that broadly seeks to understand how the structure and function of the nervous system give rise to animal behavior. Researchers use an array of techniques to collect, code, and analyze behavioral and neural output measures. Developing skills in both traditional and modern (e.g. AI-assisted) coding methods to analyze and correlate brain-behavior associations is critical for understanding the characteristics of this relationship. Crosslisted: PSYC. Pre-requisite(s): Past or concurrent enrollment in PSYC H217/PSYC B218 (Behavioral Neuroscience) is required. Completion of Stats/Methods (PSYC H200 or PSYC B205) is required; however, concurrent enrollment with Stats/Methods may be permissible with consent. Lottery Preference: Priority to senior neuroscience or psychology majors, followed by junior neuroscience or psychology majors, followed by neuroscience or psychology minors.
This course is a seminar that fulfills the capstone requirement for the neuroscience major. Topics vary from year to year and focus on an integrative perspective, either by examining one issue from multiple levels of analysis within neuroscience (i.e., cellular/molecular, systems/behavioral, cognitive) or by examining applications of neuroscience approaches to broader societal questions and domains. The capstone centers on student-led discussion and outside speakers to enhance appreciation for neuroscience research and applications outside the bi-co. Students will be expected to complete an in-depth paper analyzing a select topic of interest.
