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Welcome to Biology 2480

Principles of Neuroscience

Instructor: Dennis Higgs (rm 107 Bio)

To gain a deeper understanding of fundamental neural processes and integration across different systems.

We will cover: ◦How neurons REALLY work ◦Nerve signalling ◦Neuronal development ◦Comparative Neuroscience ◦Differences between sexes ◦Sensory processing Course objectives

Neuroscience: 7th edition by Purves et al.  Use as a supplement to lecture  Only responsible for material we go over in class.  Also see FREE text (link in syllabus) Recommended Text

Your grade will be based on: ◦ (^) Two hourly exams ◦ (^) One final exam ◦ (^) 3 out of 5 assignments  Grading is based on University system with NO CURVE. Grades

Mistakes happen so review your test carefully once you get it back.  You have ONE WEEK after getting your test back to ask for a regrade, no exceptions.  Only tests done in PEN will be regraded.  Request must be in writing.  All regrades go to Dr. Higgs Regrades

There will be a series of SHORT writing assignments throughout the semester based on lecture content.  You must submit 3 out of a possible 5 assignments.  Purpose of these is to reinforce materal presented in lecture. Some will be finished as a group during lecture, some will be “take-home”. Assignments

ADHD and the Brain Brain Break https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=w8JnDhp83gA&t=118s

Cell types and parts  Action potentials  Membrane potentials  Synapses  CNS vs PNS What do I expect you to already know?