NRS 524 Quantitative Neuroanatomy, 4 credits

This course focuses on current research in the development of the nervous system and on diseases and dysfunctions of the brain. The format includes short lectures but is primarily based on student-led discussions of original journal articles.

Topics covered include: retinal tectal topography - both gradient and activity based; N-methylation during development; calcium waves; stem cells; delta/notch; trophic factors; synapse development in the CNS; neurotoxicology; Parkinson's disease; viral neurotoxicity; HIV/AIDS; encephalopathy.

This is an advanced course for students who have already taken NRS 520 or the equivalent.

Course coordinators: Stanley Halvorsen, PhD, Michal Stachowiak, PhD