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BIOL0475A-S12

Neuroplasticity

Neuroplasticity
In order for the brain to encode, process, and retain new information, it must constantly change. Neuroplasticity refers to this capacity of the central nervous system to modify its organization in response to endogenous or environmental stimuli. In this course we will discuss the molecular and cellular basis of multiple forms of neuroplasticity within the adult brain (e.g., LTP, synaptogenesis, and neurogenesis) and examine how neuroplasticity contributes to learning and memory, neural regeneration following injury, and various neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and depression). (BIOL 0216 or BIOL 0370 or NSCI 0251) 3hrs sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22168
Subject Code:
BIOL
Course Number:
0475
Section Identifier:
A

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BIOL 0475

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Spring 2012

BIOL0475A-S12 Seminar (Spritzer)