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NESC 3450 The Study of Neuroscience from Molecules to Minds
Spring 2025

This course introduces students to fondational and modern neuroscience research techniques through laboratory investigations. Neuroscience is explored at the molecular, systems, and behavioral level. Topics covered include neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, biopotentials, …

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3.67
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NESC 3559 New Course in Neuroscience
Fall 2024

This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of neuroscience.

3.2
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4.0
Difficulty
3.65
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NESC 3960 Research in Neuroscience
Fall 2026

Students in Neuroscience major are expected to participate in active research, supervised by a faculty research mentor. The course grade is based on 10 hours/week lab work toward achieving term …

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3.92
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NESC 3980 NESC DMP - Current Topics in Neuroscience I
Fall 2026

Current developments in the interdisciplinary field of neurosciences will be examined, from molecular neurobiology through cognitive neuroscience. Instruction will be based on readings of original literature, presentation of original and …

5.0
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1.0
Difficulty
3.94
GPA
NESC 3985 NESC DMP - Current Topics in Neuroscience II
Spring 2026

Current developments in the interdisciplinary field of neuroscience will be examined, from molecular neurobiology through cognitive neuroscience. Instruction will be based on readings of original literature, presentation of original and …

5.0
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1.0
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3.98
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NESC 3995 Research in Neuroscience
Fall 2026

This course provides opportunities for first and second year students who have not yet declared a major to engage in supervised research activities.

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1.30
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NESC 4030 The Study of Neuroscience from Molecules to Minds
Fall 2026

This course introduces students to foundational and modern neuroscience research techniques through laboratory investigations. Neuroscience is explored at the molecular, systems, and behavioral level. Topics covered include neuroanatomy, electrophysiology, biopotentials, …

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3.64
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NESC 4046 Neural Injury and Disease
Spring 2026

This course explores the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying a variety of neurological disorders, such as Traumatic Brain Injury, Alzheimer's Disease, and more. Research and treatment of these disorders is …

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NESC 4047 Neural Development Laboratory: The Zebrafish Model
Fall 2026

Introduction to experimental methods in neural development research using zebrafish as a model system. Lectures focus on vertebrate nervous system development and teratogens. Labs build skills in brightfield and fluorescence …

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NESC 4245 Neuroscience through the Nobels
Fall 2024

Will study Nobel prize winning discoveries that shaped our understanding of the nervous system; explore the original experimental basis for these discoveries; and learn about the Nobel laureates. This course …

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3.89
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NESC 4265 Developmental Neurobiology
Fall 2026

The diverse functions of the nervous system depend on precise wiring of connections between neurons. This course covers cellular and molecular processes of how neuronal connections are established during development. …

5.0
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3.7
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3.74
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NESC 4559 New Course in Neuroscience
Fall 2025

This course provides the opportunity to offer a new topic in the subject area of neuroscience.

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4.00
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NESC 4960 Research in Neuroscience
Fall 2025

An original experimental project is undertaken in which each student is responsible for the design and operation of the experiment under the direction of a Neuroscience Graduate Program faculty member. …

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1.65
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NESC 4970 Distinguished Majors Thesis
Fall 2026

A two-semester course in which the student prepares a thesis under the supervision of a Neuroscience Graduate Program faculty member. The thesis must be based on empirical research conducted by …

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3.94
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NESC 4980 Distinguished Majors Thesis
Spring 2026

A two-semester course in which the student prepares a thesis under the supervision of a Neuroscience Graduate Program faculty member. The thesis must be based on empirical research conducted by …

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3.93
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NESC 7010 Foundations of Neuroimmunology
Fall 2026

This course will explore how reciprocal crosstalk between the central nervous system (CNS) and the immune system contributes to health and disease. Attention will be paid to highlight how immune …

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3.95
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NESC 8000 Foundations of Neuroscience
Spring 2026

NESC8000 and NESC8001 provides a foundation in the basic principles of how nervous systems functions from the cellular to the cognitive level, and how this goes wrong in disease. This …

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3.66
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NESC 8001 Foundations of Neuroscience
Summer 2026

NESC8000 and NESC8001 provides a foundation in the basic principles of how nervous systems functions from the cellular to the cognitive level, and how this goes wrong in disease. This …

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3.96
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NESC 8010 Seminar in Neuroscience
Fall 2026

Topics of current interest in neuroscience are presented and discussed by both the program faculty and visiting neuroscientists from other institutions. Prerequisite: Permission of program director.

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3.92
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NESC 8030 Current Literature in Molecular Neuroscience
Fall 2026

This course will review current literature in the field of molecular neuroscience in a journal club format.

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