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Course Number: 
S320
Department (unused): 
MCDB
Description: 
<p>In-person Course.&#160;Introduction to neuroscience, divided into 3 course modules: 1) Cellular neurophysiology, addressing the excitable properties of neurons and the function of synapses, 2) Systems neurobiology, examining neural circuits as they relate to the functional properties of the nervous system, with each system that is addressed examined in detail, and 3) Neural development and plasticity, examining the cellular and molecular mechanisms governing neural development, plasticity, and the establishment of memory.&#160;Prerequisites: introductory course in biology (BIOL 101-104 or BIOL 105 and 106) and at least 1 semester of college chemistry. A course in physics or its equivalent is also recommended but not required.&#160;<em>For college students and beyond.&#160;</em>1 Credit. Session A: May 27 – June 28. Tuition: $5070.</p>
Instructor Name: 
Haig Keshishian
Subject Code (deprecated): 
MCDB
Subject Number (unused): 
MCDBS320
Meeting Pattern (deprecated): 
MWF 10.00-12.15
Term Code: 
202402
CRN: 
30719
Instructor UPI (unused): 
10297976
Session (deprecated): 
H5A
Distributional Designation (deprecated): 
LMIP
Syllabus Link: 
https://yale.instructure.com/courses/97699/assignments/syllabus
Subject Code (tax): 
MCDB
Meeting Pattern (tax): 
MWF 10.00-12.15
Distributional Designation (tax): 
LMIP
SUCR
YCSC
Session (tax): 
H5A
Course Format (tax): 
LMIP
SUCR
YCSC
Course Categories: 
Biology & Health/Medicine
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MCDB S320 (CRN: 30719)

Instructors: Haig Keshishian
Dates: H5A
Course Mode: LMIP, SUCR, YCSC
Meeting Times: MWF 10.00-12.15
Distributional Requirements: LMIP, SUCR, YCSC

In-person Course. Introduction to neuroscience, divided into 3 course modules: 1) Cellular neurophysiology, addressing the excitable properties of neurons and the function of synapses, 2) Systems neurobiology, examining neural circuits as they relate to the functional properties of the nervous system, with each system that is addressed examined in detail, and 3) Neural development and plasticity, examining the cellular and molecular mechanisms governing neural development, plasticity, and the establishment of memory. Prerequisites: introductory course in biology (BIOL 101-104 or BIOL 105 and 106) and at least 1 semester of college chemistry. A course in physics or its equivalent is also recommended but not required. For college students and beyond. 1 Credit. Session A: May 27 – June 28. Tuition: $5070. (View syllabus)


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