Thiel College · Courses

NSCI

14 courses with the subject NSCI, 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.

NSCI 101College Brain

Butch Ae 8-9 3-4 (Butcher) 204 -9 pm pm

Subject: NSCI
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

NSCI 202Intro to Neuroscience

7-8 pm 7-8 pm (Butcher) AC 201 AC 201

Subject: NSCI
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

NSCI 303Techniques in Neuroscience (4.0 CH) This is a techniques-based laboratory course that will introduce

students to a variety of common tools and skills used in neuroscience. The principles of experimental design, data collection and data analysis will be heavily emphasized. Specific techniques to be covered include basic principles of neuroscience research, animal handling, animal behavioral testing, animal surgery, tissue preservation, dissection and molecular analysis. Students in this course will also write an original research proposal in the style of a scientific grant that they will present and defend. Lab fee. (P: NSCI 202 or consent of instructor). NSCI 313 – Junior Seminar in Neuroscience (2.0 CH) In this seminar class, junior students will develop and refine skills necessary for success in the field of neuroscience. Emphasis will be placed on investigating career paths, developing a resume or curriculum vitae (CV), reading primary research articles and basic presentation skills. (P: junior standing or permission of instructor).

Subject: NSCI
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

NSCI 313Junior Seminar in Neuroscience 2 CH

Subject: NSCI
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

NSCI 315Neuroanatomy

or 3 CH

Subject: NSCI
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

NSCI 320Neuropharmacology (3.0 CH) This course explores the pharmacology of the brain and central nervous

system. The way in which drugs induce changes to cells of the nervous system, mood, thinking and behavior are major themes in this course. The biochemistry of major neurotransmitter systems and the history and mechanism of action of common drugs will also be covered. Topics include basic principles of pharmacology, cell signaling pathways, methods in pharmacology, catecholamines, serotonin, acetylcholine, GABA/glutamate, drug addiction, opioids, psychomotor stimulants, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, cannabinoids, hallucinogens, inhalants and drugs for treating affective disorders like anxiety and depression. (P: NSCI 202, BIO 145 or permission of instructor).

Subject: NSCI
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

NSCI 330Neuroanatomy (3.0 CH) This class will explore the functional anatomy of the human nervous system

The major neural systems of the brain and spinal cord will be discussed. Topics to be covered include neurocytologic and simple circuits, techniques in neuroanatomy, neuroembryology, gross anatomy of the spinal cord, brainstem and higher brain regions, support and circulation in the brain, sensory/motor systems and pathways, basal ganglia, cerebellum, autonomic nervous system, hypothalamus, hippocampus and cerebral cortex. Based on an understanding of normal neural connections and brain function, the anatomical and physiological basis of various neurological disorders of the nervous system will be explored. (P: NSCI 202, BIO 145 or permission of instructor). 259

Subject: NSCI
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

NSCI 340Neuroendocrinology (3.0 CH) This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of the

hormones used by the human body to grow, reproduce and maintain blood homeostasis. The mechanisms that the nervous system uses to communicate with the endocrine system and all of the major endocrine structures will be covered. Topics include cell signaling pathways used by hormones, hypothalamus, pituitary gland, testes, ovaries, puberty, pregnancy/childbirth, adrenal glands, water/salt balance, thyroid gland, parathyroid glands and pancreas. The pathophysiology of major endocrine disorders such as diabetes will also be covered. (P: NSCI 202, BIO 145 or permission of instructor).

Subject: NSCI
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

NSCI 350Neuroscience Diseases & Disorders (3.0 CH) This course will investigate various neurological

conditions from a variety of levels including molecular, anatomical, genetic and societal. Clinical neuroanatomy, symptoms and common treatments of conditions will be covered. Specific conditions to be covered could include vascular conditions, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy and affective disorders. Analysis of case studies will be an important aspect of the course. Additionally, attention will be given to how values, ideals and beliefs contribute to an individual’s choice to pursue (or not pursue) various treatments and therapies. (P: NSCI 202, BIO 145 or permission of instructor).

Subject: NSCI
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

NSCI 390Special Topics in Neuroscience (3.0 CH) This course will cover a special topic in the field of

neuroscience. This course may be repeated when different special topics courses are offered. (P: NSCI 202, BIO 145 or permission of instructor). NSCI 404 – Advanced Neuroscience (3.0 CH) This advanced level course will build on topics covered in NSCI 101 and 202. The nervous system will be studied in depth at the molecular, genetic, cellular and systems level. Specific topics could include advanced neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, the senses, motor systems, neural basis of behaviors and evolution of the nervous system. (P: NSCI 202 or permission of instructor).

Subject: NSCI
Type: course
Repeatable: may be repeated when different special topics courses are offered.
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

NSCI 404Advanced Neuroscience 3 CH

Elective Courses (6-8 CH): Choose any TWO additional electives. Note: elective courses may have prerequisites not listed here.

Subject: NSCI
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

NSCI 414Senior Seminar in Neuroscience (2.0 CH) In this seminar class, senior students will develop and

refine skills necessary for success in the field of neuroscience. Emphasis will be placed on leading journal club discussions of primary research articles and giving extended oral presentations on topics of interest in neuroscience. (P: senior standing or permission of instructor.)

Subject: NSCI
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

NSCI 489Internship in Neuroscience 2 CH

Subject: NSCI
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

NSCI 499Independent Research in Neuroscience

Related Courses (15 CH)

Subject: NSCI
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026
Source: www.thiel.edu

Source: Thiel College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59