NSCI 335 - Neuroimmunology

FC NSMA

4 credits
Neuroimmunology is the study of the unique immune system of the brain and spinal cord during health and disease. Students will learn how the immune cells of the brain contribute to neuron health, immunological surveillance, neuroinflammation, and neurodegeneration. Sample topics include: origin and function of microglia and astrocytes, synaptic pruning of neurons, Alzheimer’s disease, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis.

Prerequisites: NSCI 201 and NSCI 211.