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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.
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- Marshall
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- Burwell
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- Donoghue
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- Patrick
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- Berson
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- Blumstein
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- Fallon
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- Cooper
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- Hart
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- Zimmerman
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- Bienenstock
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- Morrow
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- Lester
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- Warren
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- Lipscombe
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- Bowen
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- Sanes
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- Kauer
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- Hawrot
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- Badre
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- Simmons
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- Frank
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- Simmons
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- Hochberg
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- Paradiso
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- Geman
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- Connors
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- Aizenman
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- Welch
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- Desrochers
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- Sheinberg
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- Hoffman-Kim
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- Heindel
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- Barnea
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- Zervas
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- Lo
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- Serre
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- Moore
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- Linden
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- Song
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- Borton
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- Akbar
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- McGeary
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- Lee
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- Stonestreet
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- Carskadon
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- Monti
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- De La Monte
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- O'Connor-Giles
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- Fleischmann
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- Nassar
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- Atwood
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- Cutting
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- Tapinos
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- Sheinkopf
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- Lafrance
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- Sasaki
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- Margolis
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- McLaughlin
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- Lee
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- Tyrka
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- Creton
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- Sharkey
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- Carpenter
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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
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- Marshall
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- Burwell
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- Donoghue
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- Patrick
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- Berson
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- Blumstein
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- Fallon
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- Cooper
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- Hart
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- Zimmerman
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- Bienenstock
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- Morrow
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- Lester
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- Warren
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- Lipscombe
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- Bowen
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- Sanes
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- Kauer
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- Hawrot
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- Badre
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- Simmons
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- Frank
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- Simmons
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- Hochberg
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- Paradiso
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- Geman
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- Connors
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- Aizenman
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- Welch
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- Desrochers
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- Sheinberg
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- Hoffman-Kim
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- Heindel
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- Barnea
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- Reenan
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- Zervas
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- Nurmikko
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- Oancea
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- White
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- Moore
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- Bath
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- Asaad
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- Truccolo
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- Kaun
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- Jaworski
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- Fawzi
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- Webb
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- Wharton
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- Liu
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- Dennery
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- Jamieson
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- Fleischmann
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- Webb
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- Serre
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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.
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- Sheinberg
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Thesis Preparation
For graduate students who have met the residency requirement and are continuing research on a full time basis.
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- Lipscombe
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Biology of Hearing
Examines the sensory and perceptual system for hearing: the external, middle, and inner ears; the active processes of the cochlea; sound transduction and neural coding; neural information processing by the auditory system; and the nature of auditory perception and its biological substrate. Prerequisite: an introductory course in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Physics, Engineering or Psychology.
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- Simmons
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Principles of Neurobiology
A lecture course covering fundamental concepts of cellular and molecular neurobiology. Topics include structure of ion channels, synaptic transmission, synaptic development, molecular mechanisms of synaptic plasticity, learning and memory and neurological diseases. Prerequisite: NEUR 0010. Strongly recommended: BIOL 0200 or equivalent.
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- Aizenman
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Introduction to Neurogenetics
Recent advances in molecular biology and molecular genetics have allowed researchers to test specific hypotheses concerning the genetic control of behavior and neurological disease. This course will familiarize you with the relatively new and exciting field of neurogenetics. We will cover basic topics, new ideas, and unsolved problems in neurogenetics primarily through the two assigned texts. However, neurogenetics is essentially a “frontier” area in neuroscience, and the best way to approach this topic is by scientific literature, which will be covered in some lectures.
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Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
Exploration of learning and memory from the molecular to the behavioral level. Topics will include declarative and procedural memory formation and storage, associative and non-associative learning, cellular and molecular mechanisms for learning, and disorders affecting learning and memory. Examples will be drawn from numerous brain areas and a variety of model systems, including humans. Students will gain experience interpreting experiments from primary literature. Prerequisite: NEUR 1020.
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Developmental Neurobiology
The course will explore core concepts of developmental biology in the context of the developing nervous system. Topics will include: neuronal specification, cell migration, axon guidance, synapse formation, and neural plasticity. Students will gain experience with the primary literature and learn about cellular and molecular mechanisms of brain development and the tools and model organisms used to study them. Request override through
[email protected] The decision will be made based on a variety of factors including: seniority, concentration requirement, etc.
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- Jaworski
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Experimental Neurobiology
Intensive laboratory experience in neuroscience appropriate for students with basic background in Neurobiology. Learn and employ the classical neurophysiological techniques of extracellular recording, intracellular recording and receptive field mapping using a variety of animal species. Experiments will include recording of sensory signals in the cockroach leg; frog sciatic nerve and sciatic nerve/muscle preparation; intracellular recording of neurons in Aplysia; receptive field mapping in frog skin; and visual field mapping in the frog tectum. Instruction on and practice of effective science writing is another component to this course. Labs are supplemented by informal lectures. Enrollment limited to 18. Please request override through
[email protected] Overrides will not be given until after the first course meeting.
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The Diseased Brain: Mechanisms of Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders
The goals of this course are to illustrate what basic science can teach us about neurological disorders and how these pathologies illuminate the functioning of the normal nervous system. Consideration will be given to monoallelic diseases (e.g. Fragile X Syndrome, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Tuberous Sclerosis) as well as genetically complex disorders, such as Autism, Schizophrenia and Alzheimer's Disease. Emphasis will be on the cellular and molecular basis of these disorders and how insights at these levels might lead to the development of therapies. Prerequisites: NEUR 1020. BIOL 0470 suggested.
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Graduate Proseminar in Neuroscience
See Graduate Pro-Seminar In Neuroscience (NEUR 2010) for course description.
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Advanced Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology II
This course continues the investigation of molecular and cellular approaches used to study the CNS from the level of individual genes to the control of behavior. Topics include patterning of the nervous system, generation of neuronal diversity, axonal guidance, synapse formation, the control of behavior by specific neural circuits and neurodegenerative diseases. Enrollment is limited to graduate students.
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Advanced Systems Neuroscience
Focuses on cognitive approaches to study nervous system function. Lectures and discussions focus on neurophysiology, neuroimaging and lesion analysis in mammals, including humans. Computational approaches will become integrated into the material. Topics include the major cognitive systems, including perception, decisions, learning and memory, emotion and reward, language, and higher cortical function. Instructor permission required.
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- Sheinberg
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Neural Correlates of Consciousness
This couse will consider the neuroscience of consciousness from a variety of perspectives, using examples from behavior, neurophysiology, neuroimaging and neurology. The course content will focus on primary literature, using review articles for background. Students will lead discussions. Sign-up required by Google Docs (link below). Please keep in mind that overrides may not be given until after the first meeting. Overrides are given based on seniority, concentration requirements, etc. Strongly Recommended: NEUR 1030. Enrollment limited to 15.
Sign up required by Google Docs: https://forms.gle/S1p4QxRBGZ6mq2wF9
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- Sanes
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Deep Learning Methods in Neuroethology
Critical readings class will examine neural mechanisms for natural behavior (neuroethology) through reading classic studies and following current research. The course will emphasize the application of deep learning methods to movement patterns, spatial orientation, and social communication. DeepLabCut is one of several new programs that empower students and researches to take advantage of deep learning methods for behavioral neuroscience. The course will teach how to replace single-parameter data analysis with deep learning methods to identify underlying patterns Prerequisites are Introductory Neuroscience (NEUR0010) and prior training in Matlab or computer programming languages. Request override through
[email protected]
- Primary Instructor
- Simmons
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C2S Neurotech: From Concept to Startup- Translating Neurotechnology
To provide an understanding of the process of translating neurotechnology concepts into applications that can benefit people with nervous system disorders. Emphasizing principles useful to (1) recognize viable neuroscience concepts that can be applied to human nervous system disorders and (2) implement the essential engineering and clinical steps to translate concepts into real world, useful solutions. This is for students interested in translational neuroscience research in academia or in entrepreneurship and commercialization of neurotech innovations. Please request override via
[email protected]
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- Donoghue
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Neural Computation in Learning and Decision-Making
Your brain is constantly making decisions, receiving feedback about those decisions, and learning from that feedback. In this course we will examine the neuroscience underlying these processes from a computational perspective. The course will involve reading scientific papers from cognitive neuroscience, building and testing the computational models that have been developed to synthesize this literature, and, as a final project, extending an existing model of learning or decision making and characterizing its behavior. A primary goal for the course is to develop the tools and motivation to translate verbal theories of behavior into formal and testable computational models.
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Neurobiology of Love
The goal of this course is to explore the underlying neurobiological principles of love and attachment. Topics include the relevant brain areas, the role of sensation and perception in love and attachment; how love and attachment influence action and behavior; plasticity and learning in these systems; and relevant neurodiversity related to love and attachment. You will gain a deeper understanding of concepts and principles that apply throughout the brain. You will gain experience with primary literature and learn about the relevant experimental techniques. There will be an emphasis on how the neurobiology of love is portrayed in the popular press.
