NSCI 433 - Cellular Elements of the Nervous System | Biomedical and Molecular Sciences | School of Medicine

NSCI 433 - Cellular Elements of the Nervous System

Not offered in 2024-2025

Year 4

9-10 hours/week

3 units

Cellular dysfunction is a critical feature of neural injury and disease among humans. This course will examine the cellular elements of the mammalian central and peripheral nervous system, with an emphasis placed on understanding normal and abnormal cellular function in both humans and animal models.

Prerequisites

Minimum 4th year (Level 4) standing, registration in a LISC/BHSc Major or SSP, a GPA of 2.5, and one of (NSCI 323/3.0; NSCI 324/3.0), and one of (ANAT 309/3.0; ANAT 312/3.0).

Learning Outcomes

Course Objectives:

Gain a greater understanding of the cellular organization of the mammalian nervous system
Understand the cellular contributions to normal functioning both centrally and peripherally
Understand how cells respond to injury or disease of the nervous system

Highly Valued Attributes

Inquisitiveness
Independence
Organizational Skills
Scholarliness
Critical Thinking skills
Originality
Creativity
Microscopic Skills
Problem solving skills
Communication skills

Evaluations

Essay: 30%

Paper Critique: 10%

Lab Final: 20%

Written Final: 40%

Time Commitment

Lecture 2 hours per week

Lab 2 hours per week