Lawrence,
I think the description will be distinct enough now. I will add it to our list of related courses and encourage some of our students to take it.
Rickye

On Nov 12, 2007, at 1:28 PM, Anderson, Lawrence S. wrote:

hi rickye and henry-
is the following change acceptable to you?
thanks-
-lawrence anderson-h

-----Original Message-----
From: Steven, Robert
Sent: Mon 11/12/2007 11:20 AM
To: Anderson, Lawrence S.
Cc: Plenefisch, John D.; Bamber, Bruce
Subject: Re: new catalog description for BIOL-4250

Hi Lawrence. Here is the new catalog description:

An introduction to the molecular, genetic and cellular aspects of neurobiology in humans and model organisms. Topics include neuronal physiology and signaling, neural development, sensation, muscle control, learning and memory.

As far as differentiating this course from the PSY courses I would say that BIOL 4250 looks at the molecular, genetic and cellular aspects of neurobiology while I presume that the PSY courses are more concerned with the behavioral aspects.

Specifically, I think the following topics, which we cover, are probably not covered in depth at the molecular level (or at all) in the PSY courses:

Neuronal physiology and electrophysiology
Neurotransmission
Neural development including circuit formation, modification and regeneration
Learning and memory
C. elegans, Drosophila and mouse neurobiology

The courses are also distinguished by the fact that the PSY courses have in depth analysis of perceptions, behavior and the ethics of animal research, topics that are not covered in BIOL 4250.

Let me know if you need any additional information.

-Rob