Courses for Spring 2019

  • 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.
    NEUR 0650 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Simmons

  • Psychoactive Drugs and Society

    Will examine psychoactive drugs from two perspectives: (1) biological mechanisms of drug action and (2) the impact of psychoactive drug use on society and society attitudes towards psychoactive drug usage. Drugs to be discussed will include alcohol, opiates, cocaine, marijuana, LSD, nicotine and caffeine, as well as drugs used therapeutically to treat psychiatric disorders. This course will benefit students who are interested in exploring both the biological and social aspects of psychoactive drug use. Prerequisite: NEUR 0010 or equivalent.
    NEUR 0700 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Patrick

  • 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.
    NEUR 1020 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Aizenman

  • 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.
    NEUR 1040 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Kaun

  • Mechanisms and Meaning of Neural Dynamics

    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 build computational models to simulate neural dynamics at various scales from single neurons to networks, using Matlab and The Human Neocortical Neurosolver. An additional lab component focused on designing, recording and analyzing human brain dynamics will be open to all students, and required for graduate students. This course is primarily for graduate students and senior undergrads. Experience with Matlab programming is required.
    NEUR 1440 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Moore
    NEUR 1440 L01
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    L: Lab

  • 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. To express interest, please add this course to your primary cart. The decision will be made based on a variety of factors including: seniority, concentration requirement, etc.
    NEUR 1560 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Jaworski

  • 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.
    NEUR 1600 S02
    Primary Instructor
    Stein

  • 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.
    NEUR 1740 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Fallon

  • 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. Strongly Recommended: NEUR 1030. Enrollment limited to 15. Instructor permission required.
    NEUR 1930I S01
    Primary Instructor
    Sanes

  • 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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    NEUR 1970 S02
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    Burwell
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    Donoghue
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    NEUR 1970 S04
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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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    NEUR 1970 S10
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    Zimmerman
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    NEUR 1970 S11
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    Bienenstock
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    NEUR 1970 S12
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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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    NEUR 1970 S19
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    Hawrot
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    NEUR 1970 S20
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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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    Stopa
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    Nurmikko
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    Oancea
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    White
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    Lo
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    Serre
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    Moore
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    Bath
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    Asaad
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    Jones
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    Linden
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    Stein
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    Dickstein
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    NEUR 1970 S50
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    Truccolo
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    NEUR 1970 S51
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    Kaun
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    NEUR 1970 S52
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    Jaworski
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    Song
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    Watanabe
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    Walsh
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    LaGasse
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    Borton
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    NEUR 1970 S58
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    Zimmerman
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    NEUR 1970 S59
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    Vargas-Irwin
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    Akbar
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    NEUR 1970 S61
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    McGeary
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    NEUR 1970 S62
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    Lee
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    Stonestreet
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    Carskadon
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    Monti
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    NEUR 1970 S66
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    De La Monte
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    NEUR 1970 S67
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    O'Connor-Giles
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    NEUR 1970 S68
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    Fleischmann
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    NEUR 1970 S69
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    Nassar
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    NEUR 1970 S70
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    Atwood
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    Cutting
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    Tapinos
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    McLaughlin
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  • Graduate Proseminar in Neuroscience

    See Graduate Pro-Seminar In Neuroscience (NEUR 2010) for course description.
    NEUR 2020 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Barnea

  • 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.
    NEUR 2040 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Barnea

  • 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.
    NEUR 2060 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Sheinberg

  • Neurochemistry and Behavior

    Examines behavior from a neurochemical perspective via readings and discussions based on original research articles. Intended primarily for graduate students with a strong background in neurochemistry and neuropharmacology and advanced undergraduates with an appropriate background. Offered alternate years. Sign-up sheet in Sidney Frank Hall, Room 315 beginning on the first day of registration.
    NEUR 2160 S01
    Primary Instructor
    Patrick

  • 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
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    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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    NEUR 2980 S02
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    Burwell
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    NEUR 2980 S03
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    Donoghue
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    NEUR 2980 S04
    Primary Instructor
    Patrick
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    NEUR 2980 S05
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    Berson
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    NEUR 2980 S06
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    Blumstein
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    NEUR 2980 S07
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    Fallon
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    NEUR 2980 S08
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    Cooper
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    NEUR 2980 S09
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    Hart
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    NEUR 2980 S10
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    Zimmerman
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    NEUR 2980 S11
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    Bienenstock
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    NEUR 2980 S12
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    Morrow
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    NEUR 2980 S13
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    Lester
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    NEUR 2980 S14
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    Warren
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    NEUR 2980 S15
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    Lipscombe
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    NEUR 2980 S16
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    Bowen
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    NEUR 2980 S17
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    Sanes
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    NEUR 2980 S18
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    Kauer
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    NEUR 2980 S19
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    Hawrot
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    NEUR 2980 S20
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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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    NEUR 2980 S25
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    Paradiso
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    NEUR 2980 S26
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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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    NEUR 2980 S31
    Primary Instructor
    Sheinberg
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    Hoffman-Kim
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    Heindel
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    NEUR 2980 S34
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    Barnea
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    Reenan
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    Zervas
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    Stopa
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    NEUR 2980 S38
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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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    Jones
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    De La Monte
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    Fawzi
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    Webb
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    Wharton
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    O'Connor-Giles
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    Liu
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    Nassar
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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
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    E: Grad Enrollment Fee/Dist Prep