BIOL0475A-S14
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.
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.
- Term:
- Spring 2014
- Location:
- McCardell Bicentennial Hall 331(MBH 331)
- Schedule:
- 8:40am-9:55am on Monday, Wednesday (Feb 10, 2014 to May 12, 2014)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Mark Spritzer
- Subject:
- Biology
- Department:
- Biology
- Division:
- Natural Sciences
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- SCI
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22103
- Subject Code:
- BIOL
- Course Number:
- 0475
- Section Identifier:
- A