NSCI Courses

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Class Number	Class	Meeting Time	Instructor	Room	Unreserved Enrollment	Reserved Enrollment	Total Enrollment	Wait List
6789	NSCI 175 - 001 Introduction to Neuroscience	MoWeFr 1:25PM - 2:15PM	Sabrina Robertson	Fetzer Hall-Rm 0109	Seats filled	Seats filled	115/115	91/999
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.
12200	NSCI 175 - 002 Introduction to Neuroscience	MoWeFr 8:00AM - 8:50AM	Sabrina Robertson	Howell Hall-Rm 0115	Seats filled	Seats filled	115/115	35/999
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.
10279	NSCI 221 - 001 Neuropsychopharmacology	MoWeFr 2:30PM - 3:20PM	Alexandra Nowlan	Stone Center-Rm 0103	Seats filled	Seats filled	115/115	9/999
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.
7335	NSCI 222 - 001 Learning	MoWeFr 2:30PM - 3:20PM	Sara Estle	Coker Hall-Rm 0201	Seats filled	Seats filled	115/115	42/999
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.
15322	NSCI 222 - 002 Learning	MoWeFr 2:30PM - 3:20PM	To be Announced	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G010	Seats filled	Seats filled	45/45	10/999
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.
15321	NSCI 222 - 003 Learning	MoWeFr 3:35PM - 4:25PM	To be Announced	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G010	Seats filled	Seats filled	45/45	4/999
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.
12421	NSCI 222H - 001 Learning	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	DONALD LYSLE	Davie Hall-Rm 0101	Seats filled	Seats filled	18/18	22/999
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.
8954	NSCI 225 - 001 Sensation and Perception	MoWeFr 9:05AM - 9:55AM	Vicki Chanon	Genome Sciences Bui-Rm G200	Seats filled	Seats filled	115/115	40/999
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.
14590	NSCI 225 - 002 Sensation and Perception	TuTh 11:00AM - 12:15PM	Iuliia Fokina	Phillips Hall-Rm 0328	Seats filled	Seats filled	35/35	18/999
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.
14591	NSCI 225 - 003 Sensation and Perception	TuTh 3:30PM - 4:45PM	Simantika Roy	New West-Rm 0219	Seats filled	Seats filled	35/35	14/999
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.
15533	NSCI 225 - 004 Sensation and Perception	MoWeFr 1:25PM - 2:15PM	To be Announced	Bingham Hall-Rm 1014	Seats filled	Seats filled	45/45	6/999
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.
15532	NSCI 225 - 005 Sensation and Perception	MoWeFr 3:35PM - 4:25PM	To be Announced	Fetzer Hall-Rm 0104	Seats filled	Seats filled	44/44	1/999
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.
12426	NSCI 273 - 001 Brainwaves: Human Electroencephalography Lab	Mo 9:05AM - 12:05PM	JOSEPH HOPFINGER	TBA	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	2/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175; Pre- or corequisite, PSYC 210 or STOR 155 or STOR 120. This research-based course is focused on understanding the neural underpinnings of electroencephalography (EEG) data. By synchronizing EEG recorded on the scalp with experimental events, Event-Related Potentials (ERPs) link human brain activity to specific mental processes. Students will gain technical skills, through hands-on experience, in processing, analyzing, and interpreting electrophysiological data. Majors only 3 units.
12424	NSCI 273 - 002 Brainwaves: Human Electroencephalography Lab	Mo 1:25PM - 4:25PM	JOSEPH HOPFINGER	TBA	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	1/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175; Pre- or corequisite, PSYC 210 or STOR 155 or STOR 120. This research-based course is focused on understanding the neural underpinnings of electroencephalography (EEG) data. By synchronizing EEG recorded on the scalp with experimental events, Event-Related Potentials (ERPs) link human brain activity to specific mental processes. Students will gain technical skills, through hands-on experience, in processing, analyzing, and interpreting electrophysiological data. Majors only 3 units.
14561	NSCI 290 - 001 Current Topics in Neuroscience	Tu 2:00PM - 5:00PM	Rosie Dutt	TBA	Seats filled	Seats filled	20/20	0/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175. Various special areas of neuroscientific study, offered as needed. 3 units.
14562	NSCI 290 - 002 Current Topics in Neuroscience	Th 2:00PM - 5:00PM	Rosie Dutt	TBA	Seats filled	11/20	11/20	1/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175. Various special areas of neuroscientific study, offered as needed. 3 units.
14563	NSCI 405 - 001 Advanced Molecular Neuropharmacology	MoWeFr 9:05AM - 9:55AM	Alexandra Nowlan	Davie Hall-Rm 0301	Seats filled	Seats filled	35/35	1/999
Description: Prerequisites, NSCI 175 or both PSYC 101 and PSYC 220; and NSCI 221. This course will examine the molecular basis of drug action in the brain. Students will learn about ligand-receptor interactions and modulation of receptor number, structure, and function by drugs. Detailed examples will examine the molecular details of both ligand-gated ion channels and G-protein coupled receptors. The course will use analysis of primary literature and a semester-long makerspace project to delve into research where central themes will include developing critical thinking, design thinking, and communication skills. 3 units.
14564	NSCI 405 - 002 Advanced Molecular Neuropharmacology	MoWeFr 11:15AM - 12:05PM	Alexandra Nowlan	Davie Hall-Rm 0301	Seats filled	Seats filled	35/35	8/999
Description: Prerequisites, NSCI 175 or both PSYC 101 and PSYC 220; and NSCI 221. This course will examine the molecular basis of drug action in the brain. Students will learn about ligand-receptor interactions and modulation of receptor number, structure, and function by drugs. Detailed examples will examine the molecular details of both ligand-gated ion channels and G-protein coupled receptors. The course will use analysis of primary literature and a semester-long makerspace project to delve into research where central themes will include developing critical thinking, design thinking, and communication skills. 3 units.
10258	NSCI 423 - 001 Cellular and Molecular Neurotechnology	MoWeFr 11:15AM - 12:05PM	Sabrina Robertson	Phillips Hall-Rm 0265	Seats filled	Seats filled	35/35	20/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175, or both PSYC 101 and PSYC 220. This course addresses fundamental challenges inherent in studying the brain and explores the theory, applications, and limitations of new and traditional neurotechnology. The unique ethical issues and significance of interdisciplinary approaches in neuroscience will also be highlighted. Students will analyze research literature and focus on cellular, molecular, and genetic techniques that are essential staples in the neuroscientist's toolkit. Students will also design experiments, utilize publicly available resources, and analyze big data generated by high-throughput approaches. 3 units.
14565	NSCI 439 - 001 Neuroimmunology	MoWeFr 12:20PM - 1:10PM	Monica Gaudier-Diaz	Greenlaw Hall-Rm 0302	Seats filled	Seats filled	35/35	15/999
Description: Prerequisite, NSCI 175 or PSYC 220. The nervous and immune systems interact with each other in complex ways to influence behavior, health and well-being. In this course, we will examine the mechanisms by which these two systems interact. Further, we will cover how the nervous and immune systems function together to serve homeostasis, behavior and disease. 3 units.
8827	NSCI 493 - 001 Internship in Neuroscience	We 2:30PM - 3:30PM	STEVEN BUZINSKI	TBA	0/10	Seats filled	0/10
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.
9020	NSCI 693H - 001 Honors in Neuroscience I	We 12:20PM - 1:35PM	Jessica Cohen	Alumni Bldg-Rm 0207	0/25	Seats filled	0/25
Description: Prerequisites, A cumulative GPA of 3.3, at least one semester of PSYC/NSCI 395 or the approved equivalent, and acceptance into the Psychology or Neuroscience Senior Honors Program; PSYC/NSCI 693H must be taken in the first semester of the last year of studies. This course comprises the first 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. 3 units.