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NEU 451 Medical Neurobiology
An integrated approach to the central and peripheral nervous system is presented from an anatomic, physiologic and neurochemical standpoint. Based on neuroanatomy, major systems are developed and discussed in terms of anatomic arrangement, physiologic functioning and related synaptic pharmacology. In all systems clinical lectures highlight the practical applications of basic science concepts in patient evaluation and management. [6-3-6] [81 hours]
NEU 501 Introduction to Neuroscience
Physiology of neurons and glia, synaptic processes, sensory receptor physiology, spinal cord, cerebellum and motor control, peripheral mechanisms in sensory systems and higher functions of nervous system. Neuroanatomical concepts correlated to the physiology. Prerequisite: ANA 451. WI [4-0-4]
NEU 511 Techniques in Neuroscience
Graduate students rotate through various faculty members' laboratories and master techniques commonly in use in neuroscience laboratories. [2]
NEU 525 Neuropsychopharmacology
Explores the fundamental pharmacodynamic mechanisms of drugs which act on the central nervous system. Drug classes to be studied will include anesthetic agents, opiopids, antidepressants, and spasmolytics. Each of the ten, two hour lectures will begin with an introduction about a particular disease or disease state, emphasizing the neurobiology of that particular disorder. A detailed description of the mechanism through which a given drug class interacts with that neurobiology to affect its treatment follows. Graduate students taking this class will be expected to perform outside reading that compliments the various lecture topics. Two multiple choice exams will be given. In addition, graduate students taking this course will have to complete a written take-home final. The course is open to all Rush University graduate students who are interested in an in-depth review of the pharmacotherapy of central nervous system disease. [2]
NEU 544 Statistics and Experimental Design for Neuroscience
This course covers multi-way ANOVA, repeated measures ANOVA, mixed models, multiple regression, and special statistical topics selected as relevant to research in neuroscience. This one quarter course is required of doctoral candidates in the Division of Neuroscience, and is open to a small number of other doctoral candidates in The Graduate College. Master's candidates in The Graduate College may be admitted with the permission of the course director if space is available.
NEU 551 Physiology of the Nervous System Function/Dysfunction
An introductory overview of central nervous system disease processes and their treatment. Disease states to be covered include those affecting the neuromuscular junction, the spinal cord, as well as the central nervous system. [4-0-4]
NEU 591 Advanced Neuroscience Proseminar
Taught jointly by participating faculty, seminar format is used to encourage extensive discussion and participation. [6-0-6]
NEU 598 Pre-Dissertation Research
Research credits prior to acceptance to doctoral candidacy. [2 to 6]
NEU 681 Neurological Research
Students participate in ongoing research projects within the department. Areas of investigation include neuropharmacology, movement disorders, cerebrovascular disease, sleep disorders, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, multiple sclerosis, neurobiology of learning and memory, quantitative neuroimaging, age-related memory disorders and dementia. Participation in an ongoing project of a faculty member is the most practical. Prerequisite: NEU 601. FA WI SP SU [v]
NEU 690 Selected Topics in Neuroscience
Study of contemporary topics in neuroscience. [1 to 4]
NEU 699 Dissertation Research
Research credits after admission to candidacy. [3 to 12]
NEU 900 Independent Study
Specialized course work designed around the needs of an individual student. [v-v-v] |
