NSCI 343 - The Neurobiology of Learning and Memory

3 NS
Second Semester. The principles of neural plasticity – how nervous systems change structurally in response to experience – and how memories are accessed and used will be examined in a variety of systems. Topics may include: historical perspectives on memory, habituation and sensitization in aplysia, neural network models, Pavlovian conditioning, Hebbian plasticity, long-term potentiation/depression (LTP or LTD), the developing or aging brain, hippocampal function, methods in assessing learning, cortical re-mapping with experience, REM sleep and learning, etc. In addition to readings in the textbook, students will read and analyze original research papers.

Prerequisites & Notes
NSCI 201 or 204 or consent of the instructor. Neuroscience and Psychology majors given priority.
Enrollment Limit: 20
Mr. Myme

Credits: 3 hours