These courses are open to any students who meet the prerequisites, regardless of major! NSCS 200 – Fundamentals of Neuroscience & Cognitive Science (3 units) Course Description: Fundamental concepts in the development, evolution, organization and function of neural circuits underlying behavior, including biological, ethological, computational and psychological perspectives. The course will provide an introduction to the principles of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and cognitive science. Topics will be addressed with material from philosophy, psychology, computer science and neuroscience, and will incorporate data from work with animals, humans and machines. Instructors: Dr. Richard Levine, Dr. Lynn Nadel Lecture: Tues/Thurs, 9:30-10:45am, Chavez 110 Prerequisites: MCB 181R/L or PSIO 201 Honors contract available NSCS 320 – Issues & Themes in Cognitive Science (3 units) Course Description: This course covers the major themes and issues in Cognitive Science, with an emphasis on philosophical foundations, cognitive architecture, and modeling approaches. NSCS Students must complete NSCS 200 before taking this course! Instructor: Dr. Shaun Nichols Lecture: Tues/Thurs, 11:00am-12:15pm, Harvill 204 Prerequisites: None NROS 307 – Cellular Neurophysiology (3 units) Course Description: Molecular and biophysical mechanisms underlying the signals within and between neurons and glial cells. Examination of properties of individual neurons followed by study of how these cells function in circuits and how circuits can change with experience. Emphasizes the importance of experimental data and model systems to understand the functions of cells in the nervous system. NSCS Students must complete NSCS 200 before taking this course! Instructors: Dr. Alan Nighorn, Dr. John G. Hildebrand Lecture: Tues/Thurs, 2:00-3:15, Harvill 305 Prerequisites: MCB 181R/L & ECOL 182, CHEM 151/152 with labs. Honors contract available NROS 381 - Animal Brains, Signals, Sex, and Social Behaviors (3 units) Course Description: To introduce the relationship between the functional organization of brains and signals in the animal world that elicit brain function resulting in behavior actions. The course will provide students with an appreciation of strategies used to observe, analyze, and study brain organization, relating this to the study of animal behavior, particularly those behaviors involving social and sexual interactions within a species. Instructors: Dr. Nicholas Strausfeld, Dr. Wulfila Gronenberg Lecture: Tues/Thurs, 2:00-3:15pm, Biosciences West 301 Prerequisites: Science major or Two Tier 2 Natural Science courses NROS 430 – Neurogenetics (3 units) Course Description: Neurogenetics deals with the molecular function of neural genes, their molecular signaling pathways and their relation to neurological disorders. It also provides a powerful methodology to examine molecular and cellular mechanisms of neuronal patterning, migration, connectivity, and all aspects of neuronal function including locomotion, perception, cognition, memory, and behavior. This course teaches genetic approaches to study the nervous system and provides insights into the genetic nature and genetic models of neurological and psychiatric diseases. Instructor: Dr. Konrad Zinsmaier Lecture: Tues/Thurs, 9:30-10:45am, Optical Sciences 408 Prerequisites: MCB 181R/L or MCB 184 If you have questions about these courses or would like information on the Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience & Cognitive Science contact Becca Van Sickler at beccav@email.arizona.edu or 621-6643.

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