Catalog Course Description

The human brain is the most complex structure in the known universe. The study of its structure and function and how it figures into our actions and mental experience is among the most exciting projects of modern science. This class begins with molecules and cells, builds up to brains and nervous systems, encompasses neural signaling, sensory perception, memory, language, and emotion, and culminates with the great mystery of how brain processes relate to consciousness and mental experience — that is, how the mind is related to the brain. This is a comprehensive introduction to the exciting subject of contemporary neuroscience, open to all interested students. This course runs in Session A.

Summer Term

7 hours of Instructor presentation of course materials per week and 13 hours of Outside Work Hours per week and 2.5 hours of The exchange of opinions or questions on course material per week.

Molecular and Cell Biology W61