N115B: Advanced Neurobiology II is taught by Professor Georg Striedter.
Dr. Georg Striedter
Prerequisite: BIO SCI N115A
Restriction: Neurobiology Majors only.
Course Objective:
In-depth coverage of neurobiology, ranging from molecular neurobiology to functional brain imaging.
Sample Syllabus:
| Week | Topic |
| 1 |
Introduction/Background Special Activity: Zoomable Brain Atlas |
| 2 |
Achieving Homeostasis Coordinating Vegetative Control; Special Activity: Mammal Brain |
| 3 |
Controlling Balance and Posture Locomotion and Cerebellar Function |
| 4 |
Localizing Stimuli Orienting and Navigating |
| 5 |
Object Perception Perceptual Binding and Plasticity |
| 6 |
Midterm Review; Special Activity: Diffusion Tensor Imaging MIDTERM |
| 7 |
Arousal and Attention Sleep; Special Activity: fMRI |
| 8 |
Making Memories; Special Activity: Mouse Memory Testing Consolidation and Memory Conflicts |
| 9 |
Action Selection Planning and Pursing Goals |
| 10 |
Sex and Individual Differences in Brains Podcast and Term Paper Presentations |
| FINAL |