Courses for Fall 2019

  • The Brain: An Introduction to Neuroscience

    Introduction to the mammalian nervous system with emphasis on the structure and function of the human brain. Topics include the function of nerve cells, sensory systems, control of movement and speech, learning and memory, emotion, and diseases of the brain. No prerequisites, but knowledge of biology and chemistry at the high school level is assumed.
    NEUR 0010 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Paradiso

  • Neural Systems

    This lecture course examines key principles that underlie the function of neural systems ranging in complexity from peripheral receptors to central mechanisms of behavioral control. Prerequisite: NEUR 0010 or the equivalent. First year and Graduate students require instructor approval.
    NEUR 1030 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Linden
    NEUR 1030 C01
    Primary Instructor
    Linden
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    C: Conference
    NEUR 1030 C02
    Primary Instructor
    Linden
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    C: Conference
    NEUR 1030 C03
    Primary Instructor
    Linden
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    C: Conference
    NEUR 1030 C04
    Primary Instructor
    Linden
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    C: Conference
    NEUR 1030 C05
    Primary Instructor
    Linden
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    NEUR 1030 C06
    Primary Instructor
    Linden
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    C: Conference

  • Mechanisms and Meaning of Neural Dynamics

    We humans can shift our attention, perceive new objects, make complex motions, and adjust each of these behaviors within factions of a second. Neurons and systems of neurons vary in their activity patterns on millisecond to second time scales, commonly referred to as "neural dynamics." This course addresses mechanisms underlying this flexibility and its potential meaning for information processing in the brain. The course integrates biophysical, computational, single neuron and human studies. In addition to lectures and readings, students will learn how to build computational models to simulate neural dynamics at various scales from single neurons to networks, using Matlab and the Human Neocortical Neurosolver. Computational modeling will be taught hands-on in an interactive lab session each week. Please request override through [email protected]
    NEUR 1440 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Moore
    NEUR 1440 L01
    Primary Instructor
    Moore
    Schedule Code
    L: Lab

  • Open-Source Big Data Neuroscience Lab

    Recent technological developments have transformed neuroscience research, enabling us to generate comprehensive 'big data' sets that are often shared freely amongst the neuroscience community. This lab course will explore strategies to effectively use such open-sourced neuroscience data sets. Students will identify fundamental open questions in brain science and develop strategies to mine open-source sequencing, imaging and connectivity data to address their research questions.
    NEUR 1630 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Fleischmann
    NEUR 1630 L02
    Primary Instructor
    Fleischmann
    Schedule Code
    L: Lab

  • Structure of the Nervous System

    Combined lecture and laboratory course on the anatomy of the central nervous system. Lectures survey the circuitry of the major neural systems for sensation, movement, cognition, and emotion. Laboratory exercises (Mon. 10:30-12:30) include brain dissections, microscopy of neural tissue, and discussion of clinical cases. Prerequisites: NEUR 0010, NEUR 1020, and NEUR 1030. Please request an override through [email protected] Please keep in mind that decisions on overrides may not be made until the first meeting of the course.
    NEUR 1650 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Berson

  • Computational Neuroscience

    A lecture and computing lab course providing an introduction to quantitative analysis of neural activity and encoding, as well as modeling of neurons and neural systems. Emphasizes Matlab-based computer simulation. Prerequisites: NEUR 0010, 1020 or 1030; APMA 1650 or equivalent; APMA 0330 or 0350 or equivalent. Experience with Matlab desirable. Please request an override through [email protected] Please keep in mind that decisions on overrides may not be made until the first meeting of the course.
    NEUR 1680 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Bienenstock

  • Disease, Mechanism, Therapy: Harnessing Basic Biology for Therapeutic Development

    The recent surge in understanding the cellular and molecular basis of neurological disease has opened the way for highly targeted drug discovery and development. In this course we will use several case studies to illuminate how mechanistic insights are being translated into novel therapeutic approaches. Please request an override through [email protected] Please keep in mind that decisions on overrides may not be made until the first meeting of the course.
    NEUR 1930G S01
    Primary Instructor
    Fallon

  • Region of Interest: An In-Depth Analysis of One Brain Area

    An in-depth exploration of one region of the brain. Topics will include: cell types and properties; synaptic properties; plasticity; connections to other brain areas; sub-divisions within the area; the region's role in sensation and perception; the region's role in action and behavior; the region's role in learning and memory; and diseases and disorders. Students will gain a deeper understanding of concepts and principles that apply throughout the brain. Students will gain experience with primary literature and learn about techniques for studying the area. Topic Fall 2019: Amygdala. Please request an override through [email protected] Please keep in mind that decisions on overrides may not be made until the first meeting of the course.
    NEUR 1930N S01
    Primary Instructor
    Linden

  • Independent Study

    Laboratory-oriented research in neuroscience, supervised by staff members. A student, under the guidance of a neuroscience faculty member, proposes a topic for research, develops the procedures for its investigation, and writes a report of the results of his or her study. Independent study may replace only one required course in the neuroscience concentration. Prerequisites include NEUR 0010, 1020 and 1030. Section numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course. Permission must be obtained from the Neuroscience Department.
    NEUR 1970 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Marshall
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    NEUR 1970 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Burwell
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    NEUR 1970 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Donoghue
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    NEUR 1970 S04
    Primary Instructor
    Patrick
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    NEUR 1970 S05
    Primary Instructor
    Berson
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    NEUR 1970 S06
    Primary Instructor
    Blumstein
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    NEUR 1970 S07
    Primary Instructor
    Fallon
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    NEUR 1970 S08
    Primary Instructor
    Cooper
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    NEUR 1970 S09
    Primary Instructor
    Hart
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    NEUR 1970 S10
    Primary Instructor
    Zimmerman
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    NEUR 1970 S11
    Primary Instructor
    Bienenstock
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    NEUR 1970 S12
    Primary Instructor
    Morrow
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    NEUR 1970 S13
    Primary Instructor
    Lester
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    NEUR 1970 S14
    Primary Instructor
    Warren
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    NEUR 1970 S15
    Primary Instructor
    Lipscombe
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    NEUR 1970 S16
    Primary Instructor
    Bowen
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    NEUR 1970 S17
    Primary Instructor
    Sanes
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    NEUR 1970 S18
    Primary Instructor
    Kauer
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    NEUR 1970 S19
    Primary Instructor
    Hawrot
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    NEUR 1970 S20
    Primary Instructor
    Badre
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    NEUR 1970 S21
    Primary Instructor
    Simmons
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    NEUR 1970 S22
    Primary Instructor
    Frank
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    NEUR 1970 S23
    Primary Instructor
    Simmons
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    NEUR 1970 S24
    Primary Instructor
    Hochberg
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    NEUR 1970 S25
    Primary Instructor
    Paradiso
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    NEUR 1970 S26
    Primary Instructor
    Geman
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    NEUR 1970 S27
    Primary Instructor
    Connors
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    NEUR 1970 S28
    Primary Instructor
    Aizenman
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    NEUR 1970 S29
    Primary Instructor
    Welch
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    NEUR 1970 S30
    Primary Instructor
    Desrochers
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    NEUR 1970 S31
    Primary Instructor
    Sheinberg
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    NEUR 1970 S32
    Primary Instructor
    Hoffman-Kim
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    NEUR 1970 S33
    Primary Instructor
    Heindel
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    NEUR 1970 S34
    Primary Instructor
    Barnea
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    NEUR 1970 S35
    Primary Instructor
    Reenan
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    NEUR 1970 S36
    Primary Instructor
    Zervas
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    NEUR 1970 S37
    Primary Instructor
    Stopa
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    NEUR 1970 S38
    Primary Instructor
    Nurmikko
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    NEUR 1970 S39
    Primary Instructor
    Oancea
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    NEUR 1970 S40
    Primary Instructor
    White
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    NEUR 1970 S41
    Primary Instructor
    Lo
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    NEUR 1970 S42
    Primary Instructor
    Serre
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    NEUR 1970 S43
    Primary Instructor
    Moore
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    NEUR 1970 S44
    Primary Instructor
    Bath
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    NEUR 1970 S45
    Primary Instructor
    Asaad
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    NEUR 1970 S46
    Primary Instructor
    Jones
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    NEUR 1970 S47
    Primary Instructor
    Linden
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    NEUR 1970 S48
    Primary Instructor
    Stein
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    NEUR 1970 S49
    Primary Instructor
    Dickstein
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    NEUR 1970 S50
    Primary Instructor
    Truccolo
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    NEUR 1970 S51
    Primary Instructor
    Kaun
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    NEUR 1970 S52
    Primary Instructor
    Jaworski
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    NEUR 1970 S53
    Primary Instructor
    Song
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    NEUR 1970 S54
    Primary Instructor
    Watanabe
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    NEUR 1970 S55
    Primary Instructor
    Walsh
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    NEUR 1970 S56
    Primary Instructor
    LaGasse
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    NEUR 1970 S57
    Primary Instructor
    Borton
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    NEUR 1970 S58
    Primary Instructor
    Zimmerman
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    NEUR 1970 S59
    Primary Instructor
    Vargas-Irwin
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    NEUR 1970 S60
    Primary Instructor
    Akbar
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    NEUR 1970 S61
    Primary Instructor
    McGeary
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    NEUR 1970 S62
    Primary Instructor
    Lee
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    NEUR 1970 S63
    Primary Instructor
    Stonestreet
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    NEUR 1970 S64
    Primary Instructor
    Carskadon
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    NEUR 1970 S65
    Primary Instructor
    Monti
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    NEUR 1970 S66
    Primary Instructor
    De La Monte
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    NEUR 1970 S67
    Primary Instructor
    O'Connor-Giles
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    NEUR 1970 S68
    Primary Instructor
    Fleischmann
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    NEUR 1970 S69
    Primary Instructor
    Nassar
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    NEUR 1970 S70
    Primary Instructor
    Atwood
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    NEUR 1970 S71
    Primary Instructor
    Cutting
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    NEUR 1970 S72
    Primary Instructor
    Tapinos
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  • Graduate Proseminar in Neuroscience

    A study of selected topics in experimental and theoretical neuroscience. Presented by neuroscience faculty, students, and outside speakers. A required course for all students in the neuroscience graduate program.
    NEUR 2010 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Barnea

  • Advanced Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology I

    Focuses on molecular and cellular approaches used to study the CNS at the level of single molecules, individual cells and single synapses by concentrating on fundamental mechanisms of CNS information transfer, integration, and storage. Topics include biophysics of single channels, neural transmission and synaptic function. Enrollment limited to graduate students.
    NEUR 2030 S01
    Primary Instructor
    O'Connor-Giles

  • Advanced Systems Neuroscience

    Focuses on systems approaches to study nervous system function. Lectures and discussions focus on neurophysiology, neuroimaging and lesion analysis in mammals, including humans. Cognitive neuroscience approaches will become integrated into the material. Topics include the major sensory, regulatory, and motor systems. Enrollment limited to graduate students.
    NEUR 2050 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Desrochers

  • Preliminary Examination Preparation

    For graduate students who have met the tuition requirement and are paying the registration fee to continue active enrollment while preparing for a preliminary examination.
    NEUR 2970 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Sheinberg
    Schedule Code
    E: Grad Enrollment Fee/Dist Prep

  • Graduate Independent Study

    Section numbers vary by instructor. Please check Banner for the correct section number and CRN to use when registering for this course. S/NC
    NEUR 2980 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Marshall
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    NEUR 2980 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Burwell
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    NEUR 2980 S03
    Primary Instructor
    Donoghue
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    NEUR 2980 S04
    Primary Instructor
    Patrick
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    NEUR 2980 S05
    Primary Instructor
    Berson
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    NEUR 2980 S06
    Primary Instructor
    Blumstein
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    NEUR 2980 S07
    Primary Instructor
    Fallon
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    NEUR 2980 S08
    Primary Instructor
    Cooper
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    NEUR 2980 S09
    Primary Instructor
    Hart
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    NEUR 2980 S10
    Primary Instructor
    Zimmerman
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    NEUR 2980 S11
    Primary Instructor
    Bienenstock
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    NEUR 2980 S12
    Primary Instructor
    Morrow
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    NEUR 2980 S13
    Primary Instructor
    Lester
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    NEUR 2980 S14
    Primary Instructor
    Warren
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    NEUR 2980 S15
    Primary Instructor
    Lipscombe
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    NEUR 2980 S16
    Primary Instructor
    Bowen
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    NEUR 2980 S17
    Primary Instructor
    Sanes
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    NEUR 2980 S18
    Primary Instructor
    Kauer
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    NEUR 2980 S19
    Primary Instructor
    Hawrot
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    NEUR 2980 S20
    Primary Instructor
    Badre
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    NEUR 2980 S21
    Primary Instructor
    Simmons
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    NEUR 2980 S22
    Primary Instructor
    Frank
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    NEUR 2980 S23
    Primary Instructor
    Simmons
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    NEUR 2980 S24
    Primary Instructor
    Hochberg
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    NEUR 2980 S25
    Primary Instructor
    Paradiso
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    NEUR 2980 S26
    Primary Instructor
    Geman
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    NEUR 2980 S27
    Primary Instructor
    Connors
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    NEUR 2980 S28
    Primary Instructor
    Aizenman
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    NEUR 2980 S29
    Primary Instructor
    Welch
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    NEUR 2980 S30
    Primary Instructor
    Desrochers
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    NEUR 2980 S31
    Primary Instructor
    Sheinberg
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    NEUR 2980 S32
    Primary Instructor
    Hoffman-Kim
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    NEUR 2980 S33
    Primary Instructor
    Heindel
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    NEUR 2980 S34
    Primary Instructor
    Barnea
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    NEUR 2980 S35
    Primary Instructor
    Reenan
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    NEUR 2980 S36
    Primary Instructor
    Zervas
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    NEUR 2980 S37
    Primary Instructor
    Stopa
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    NEUR 2980 S38
    Primary Instructor
    Nurmikko
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    NEUR 2980 S39
    Primary Instructor
    Oancea
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    NEUR 2980 S40
    Primary Instructor
    White
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    NEUR 2980 S41
    Primary Instructor
    Moore
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    NEUR 2980 S42
    Primary Instructor
    Bath
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    NEUR 2980 S43
    Primary Instructor
    Asaad
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    NEUR 2980 S44
    Primary Instructor
    Truccolo
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    NEUR 2980 S45
    Primary Instructor
    Kaun
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    NEUR 2980 S46
    Primary Instructor
    Jaworski
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    NEUR 2980 S47
    Primary Instructor
    Jones
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    I: Independent Study/Research
    NEUR 2980 S48
    Primary Instructor
    De La Monte
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    NEUR 2980 S49
    Primary Instructor
    Fawzi
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    NEUR 2980 S50
    Primary Instructor
    Webb
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    NEUR 2980 S51
    Primary Instructor
    Wharton
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    NEUR 2980 S52
    Primary Instructor
    O'Connor-Giles
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    NEUR 2980 S53
    Primary Instructor
    Liu
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  • Thesis Preparation

    For graduate students who have met the residency requirement and are continuing research on a full time basis.
    NEUR 2990 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Lipscombe
    Schedule Code
    E: Grad Enrollment Fee/Dist Prep