NSCI Courses

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Class Number	Class	Meeting Time	Instructor	Room	Unreserved Enrollment	Reserved Enrollment	Total Enrollment	Wait List
14785	NSCI 61 - 001 First-Year Seminar: Drug Addiction: Fact and Fiction	MoWeFr 2:30PM - 3:20PM	Kathryn Reissner	Davie Hall-Rm 0101	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24
Description: The course will tackle questions through classroom discussions, lectures, movies, writing assignments, and a visit to a research laboratory and a treatment facility. Students will be introduced to fundamental concepts in addiction research. 3 units.
5376	NSCI 175 - 001 Introduction to Neuroscience	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Monica Gaudier-Diaz, Melissa Puopolo, Min Sung Seo, Yining Ye	Murray Hall-Rm G202	Seats filled	Seats filled	180/180	0/999
Description: Provides an introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system. Fundamental principles will be introduced including nervous system anatomy; molecular and cellular properties of the nervous system; sensory and motor systems; current methods used in neuroscience; and how the nervous system produces behavior and cognition. This course provides greater breadth and depth of neuroscience topics, as compared to Biopsychology (PSYC 220). Previously offered as PSYC 175 and 315. 3 units.
14790	NSCI 175 - 01F Introduction to Neuroscience	MoWeFr 9:05AM - 9:55AM	Rosie Dutt	Davie Hall-Rm 0301	Seats filled	Seats filled	35/35
Description: Provides an introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system. Fundamental principles will be introduced including nervous system anatomy; molecular and cellular properties of the nervous system; sensory and motor systems; current methods used in neuroscience; and how the nervous system produces behavior and cognition. This course provides greater breadth and depth of neuroscience topics, as compared to Biopsychology (PSYC 220). Previously offered as PSYC 175 and 315. 3 units.
14791	NSCI 175 - 02F Introduction to Neuroscience	MoWeFr 11:15AM - 12:05PM	Rosie Dutt	Davie Hall-Rm 0301	Seats filled	Seats filled	35/35
Description: Provides an introduction to the structure and function of the nervous system. Fundamental principles will be introduced including nervous system anatomy; molecular and cellular properties of the nervous system; sensory and motor systems; current methods used in neuroscience; and how the nervous system produces behavior and cognition. This course provides greater breadth and depth of neuroscience topics, as compared to Biopsychology (PSYC 220). Previously offered as PSYC 175 and 315. 3 units.
10624	NSCI 221 - 001 Neuropsychopharmacology	MoWeFr 9:05AM - 9:55AM	Alexandra Nowlan, Michael Bremmer	Wilson Hall-Rm 0107	49/60	Seats filled	49/60	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, NSCI 175, or both PSYC 101 and PSYC 220. This course provides an introduction to the scientific study of psychopharmacology, with emphasis on drugs of abuse and psychotherapeutic drugs. Previously offered as NSCI/PSYC 320. 3 units.
16289	NSCI 221 - 002 Neuropsychopharmacology	MoWeFr 1:25PM - 2:15PM	Alexandra Nowlan, James Kesan	Davie Hall-Rm 0112	51/60	Seats filled	51/60	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, NSCI 175, or both PSYC 101 and PSYC 220. This course provides an introduction to the scientific study of psychopharmacology, with emphasis on drugs of abuse and psychotherapeutic drugs. Previously offered as NSCI/PSYC 320. 3 units.
5377	NSCI 222 - 001 Learning	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	Sara Estle, Fanting Kung, Paulina Linares Abrego	Mitchell Hall-Rm 0005	Seats filled	Seats filled	120/120	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175 or PSYC 101. Topics in Pavlovian and operant (instrumental) conditioning, learning theory, higher order cognitive learning, and application of those principles to mental-health related situations. Previously offered as PSYC 222. 3 units.
12034	NSCI 222 - 002 Learning	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Thery Sanon	Dey Hall-Rm 0307	Seats filled	Seats filled	35/35	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175 or PSYC 101. Topics in Pavlovian and operant (instrumental) conditioning, learning theory, higher order cognitive learning, and application of those principles to mental-health related situations. Previously offered as PSYC 222. 3 units.
14793	NSCI 222 - 003 Learning	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	DONALD LYSLE	Peabody Hall-Rm 3050	Seats filled	Seats filled	45/45	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175 or PSYC 101. Topics in Pavlovian and operant (instrumental) conditioning, learning theory, higher order cognitive learning, and application of those principles to mental-health related situations. Previously offered as PSYC 222. 3 units.
10625	NSCI 222H - 001 Learning	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	TODD THIELE	Davie Hall-Rm 0101	Seats filled	Seats filled	24/24	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175 or PSYC 101. Topics in Pavlovian and operant (instrumental) conditioning, learning theory, higher order cognitive learning, and application of those principles to mental-health related situations. Previously offered as PSYC 222. 3 units.
5378	NSCI 225 - 001 Sensation and Perception	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Vicki Chanon, Yuyao Zhao, Samet Kaya	Fetzer Hall-Rm 0109	Seats filled	Seats filled	120/120	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175 or PSYC 101. Topics in vision, audition, and the lower senses. Receptor mechanisms, psychophysical methods, and selected perceptual phenomena will be discussed. Previously offered as PSYC 225. 3 units.
14796	NSCI 225 - 002 Sensation and Perception	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	Iuliia Fokina	Gardner Hall-Rm 0106	-1/1	Seats filled	33/35	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175 or PSYC 101. Topics in vision, audition, and the lower senses. Receptor mechanisms, psychophysical methods, and selected perceptual phenomena will be discussed. Previously offered as PSYC 225. 3 units.
14798	NSCI 271 - 001 Cellular Mechanisms in Addiction Lab	We 8:00AM - 11:00AM	Shveta Parekh, Gillian Barkell	TBA	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175; Pre- or corequisite, PSYC 210 or STOR 155. Cellular Mechanisms in Addiction is a laboratory and research-based course aimed at investigating the cellular underpinnings of drug addiction. Students will gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge approaches utilized in addiction research. Utilizing rodent brain tissue and immunohistochemistry techniques, students will delve into the cellular and molecular changes associated with addiction. Majors only. 3 units.
14799	NSCI 271 - 002 Cellular Mechanisms in Addiction Lab	We 12:20PM - 3:20PM	Shveta Parekh, Gillian Barkell	TBA	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175; Pre- or corequisite, PSYC 210 or STOR 155. Cellular Mechanisms in Addiction is a laboratory and research-based course aimed at investigating the cellular underpinnings of drug addiction. Students will gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge approaches utilized in addiction research. Utilizing rodent brain tissue and immunohistochemistry techniques, students will delve into the cellular and molecular changes associated with addiction. Majors only. 3 units.
9532	NSCI 278 - 001 Molecular Brain Imaging Lab	Tu 12:30PM - 3:30PM	Sabrina Robertson, Elijah Grablin	TBA	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, NSCI 175 and one of the following: PSYC 210 or STOR 155. Students will design novel experiments to examine and visualize sex differences in the nervous system. Students will learn how to handle brain slices, neuroanatomy, microscopy, immunohistochemistry and imaging analysis techniques by studying neuronal diversity in the norepinephrine system of mice. Students will have the opportunity to develop and test hypotheses, write a research proposal, and present their work in poster form. Students may only receive credit for one: NSCI 274, 276, 277, 278 and 279. Majors only. 3 units.
9533	NSCI 278 - 002 Molecular Brain Imaging Lab	Th 12:30PM - 3:30PM	Sabrina Robertson, Elijah Grablin	TBA	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, NSCI 175 and one of the following: PSYC 210 or STOR 155. Students will design novel experiments to examine and visualize sex differences in the nervous system. Students will learn how to handle brain slices, neuroanatomy, microscopy, immunohistochemistry and imaging analysis techniques by studying neuronal diversity in the norepinephrine system of mice. Students will have the opportunity to develop and test hypotheses, write a research proposal, and present their work in poster form. Students may only receive credit for one: NSCI 274, 276, 277, 278 and 279. Majors only. 3 units.
10692	NSCI 326 - 001 Neuroscience Career Development, Networking & Applications in the Working World	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	Sabrina Robertson	Phillips Hall-Rm 0206	-2/0	Seats filled	38/40	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175. This course provides students interested in the neuroscience field an opportunity to gain valuable networking, job application and interviewing skills. Over the course of the semester students will meet with neuroscience professionals and create application packages. Students will learn from individuals in neuroscience related jobs about the diverse careers options available and strategies for navigating the job market successfully. Students will explore advances in neuroscience research and how they relate to industry, research, etc. Majors only. 3 units.
5379	NSCI 422 - 001 Genetics of Brain Diseases	TuTh 9:30AM - 10:45AM	WILLIAM SNIDER	Phillips Hall-Rm 0247	-6/0	Seats filled	34/40	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175, or both PSYC 101 and PSYC 220. This course will explore the manifestations and causes of important neurological and psychiatric diseases. A particular focus will be the impact of advances in genetics on our understanding of these disorders. Disorders that affect large numbers of patients including Alzheimer's disease, autism, and schizophrenia will be studied in detail. 3 units.
14804	NSCI 440 - 001 Behavioral Neuroscience and Experimental Methods in Rodents	TuTh 8:00AM - 9:15AM	Sylvia Fitting	Davie Hall-Rm 0301	-5/0	Seats filled	35/40	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175 or PSYC 220. This is to survey the wide variety of experimental methods used in rodent studies to assess behavioral outcomes, including memory, anxiety, depression, and drug seeking. This will be combined with readings on how changes in brain circuitry can affect behavioral outcomes, such as drugs of abuse or other disease states. 3 units.
9660	NSCI 490 - 001 Current Topics in Neuroscience	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Vicki Chanon	Greenlaw Hall-Rm 0302	-1/0	Seats filled	39/40	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175. Various special areas of neuroscience study, offered as needed. 3 units.
8735	NSCI 493 - 001 Internship in Neuroscience	We 2:30PM - 3:20PM	STEVEN BUZINSKI	TBA	4/15	Seats filled	4/15	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, NSCI 175 and two additional NSCI courses. Required preparation, minimum of two other neuroscience courses and junior/senior standing. Designed for highly motivated neuroscience majors interested in exploring professional opportunities in neuroscience-related areas. Juniors and seniors only. 3 units.
12091	NSCI 507 - 001 Autism	TuTh 2:00PM - 3:15PM	Sara Estle	Davie Hall-Rm 0301	Seats filled	Seats filled	40/40	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175 or PSYC 101. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by difficulty in communication and social interaction. This course will examine scientific advancements in diagnosis, causes, and interventions for ASD. Additional topics include neurodiversity and inclusion. 3 units.
8736	NSCI 694H - 001 Honors in Neuroscience II	Mo 9:05AM - 10:20AM	Charlotte Boettiger	Gardner Hall-Rm 0007	28/35	Seats filled	28/35	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, A cumulative GPA of 3.3, completion of PSYC/NSCI 693H, at least one semester of PSYC/NSCI 395 or the approved equivalent, and acceptance into the Psychology or Neuroscience Senior Honors Program; PSYC/NSCI 694H must be taken in the second semester of the last year of studies. This course comprises the second semester in the two-semester sequence of Senior Honors in Psychology/Neuroscience. There are two components to the course: research that you will conduct under the direction of your faculty thesis advisor, and this class, which you will attend with the other senior honors students to learn about research-related topics and receive consultations with the instructor and your classmates. Admission to the neuroscience honors program required. 3 units.
16596	NSCI 694H - 002 Honors in Neuroscience II	Th 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Keely Muscatell	TBA	Seats filled	Seats filled	5/5	0/999
Description: Prerequisites, A cumulative GPA of 3.3, completion of PSYC/NSCI 693H, at least one semester of PSYC/NSCI 395 or the approved equivalent, and acceptance into the Psychology or Neuroscience Senior Honors Program; PSYC/NSCI 694H must be taken in the second semester of the last year of studies. This course comprises the second semester in the two-semester sequence of Senior Honors in Psychology/Neuroscience. There are two components to the course: research that you will conduct under the direction of your faculty thesis advisor, and this class, which you will attend with the other senior honors students to learn about research-related topics and receive consultations with the instructor and your classmates. Admission to the neuroscience honors program required. 3 units.