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NSC - Neuroscience

NSC 101 Introduction to Neuroscience

Introduction to the basic concepts in neuroscience including how molecules in neuronal cells can mediate thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Recommended: Experience with high school biology and chemistry. (University Program Group II-A: Descriptive Sciences)

Credits
3(3-0)

NSC 197 Special Topics in Neuroscience

Topics of special interest that are not normally included in existing courses. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.

Credits
1-4(Spec)

Prerequisites

See Course Search and Registration

Corequisites

None.

NSC 297 Special Topics in Neuroscience

Topics of special interest that are not normally included in existing courses. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.

Credits
1-4(Spec)

Prerequisites

See Course Search and Registration

Corequisites

None.

NSC 301 Cell and Molecular Neuroscience

Foundational topics in cellular and molecular neuroscience; focusing on structure and function of cell types of the nervous system, synaptic transmission, and neuroplasticity. Prerequisites: One of: BIO 101, 105, 112, 151; CHM 120, 127 or CHM 131. Recommended: completed at least 26 credit hours.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

One of: BIO 101, BIO 105, BIO 112, BIO 151; CHM 120, CHM 127 or CHM 131

Corequisites

None.

NSC 302 Foundations of Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience

Foundational concepts of neuroscience examining behavioral processes and systems neuroscience. Prerequisite: NSC 301 with a C- or better.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

NSC 301 with a C- or better

Corequisites

None.

NSC 397 Special Topics in Neuroscience

Topics of special interest that are not normally included in existing courses. Prerequisites: See Course Search and Registration.

Credits
1-4(Spec)

Prerequisites

See Course Search and Registration

Corequisites

None.

NSC 496 Neuroscience Directed Research

Research course for students who desire to investigate a research problem in neuroscience. Prerequisite: Must file written proposal approved by faculty sponsor in department office prior to registration. Recommended: BIO 392, PSY 387, PSY 211, BIO 500 or HSC 544.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

Must file written proposal approved by faculty sponsor in department office prior to registration.

Corequisites

None.

NSC 497 Special Topics in Neuroscience

Topics of special interest that are not normally included in existing courses. Prerequisites: PSY 387 and 56 semester hours.

Credits
1-4(Spec)

Prerequisites

PSY 387 and 56 semester hours

Corequisites

None.

NSC 501 Principles of Neuroscience I

First of two core courses for graduate students in neuroscience or advanced undergraduates, providing comprehensive neuroscience fundamentals such as discipline history, cellular, molecular, and sensory physiology, and disorders that illustrate functions. Prerequisites: NSC 301 or PSY 387 or BIO 392 or graduate standing. 

Credits
4(4-0)

Prerequisites

NSC 301 or PSY 387 or BIO 392 or graduate standing.

Corequisites

None.

NSC 502 Principles of Neuroscience II

Second of two core courses for graduate students in neuroscience or advanced undergraduates, providing comprehensive neuroscience fundamentals such as physiology underlying movement, development, cognitive learning, and related clinical disorders that illustrate functions. Prerequisite: NSC 501.

Credits
4(4-0)

Prerequisites

NSC 501

Corequisites

None.

NSC 597 Special Topics in Neuroscience

Topics of special interest that are not normally included in existing courses. Prerequisites: PSY 387 and completion of 56 semester hours; or graduate standing.

Credits
1-4(Spec)

Prerequisites

PSY 387 and completion of 56 semester hours; or graduate standing

Corequisites

None.