Contact information

Instructor: Professor Dean Fraga

Office hours: By appointment

Office: Mateer 304

Phone:(330)263-2557

email:dfraga@acs.wooster.edu

Purpose of the course

This course will expose you to some of the current thinking about cellular neurobiology and how its emergent properties manifest themselves in the physiology and behavior of organisms. Although the focus of this class will be on molecular and cellular aspects of neurobiology, all aspects of neurobiology will be covered at least in some detail. Those desiring a more detailed examination of behavioral, cognitive, sensory, or physiological aspects of Neurobiology are urged to look at the following classes: Biopyschology, Mammalian Physiology, Sensory Perception, and/or Ethology.

Neurobiology is a large field and is multidisciplinarian in its approach. As such we will cover a wide range of experimental evidence. I will attempt to bring you up-to-speed on related disciplines (chemistry, cellular biology, physiology, behavior, etc.) but you may need to refer to supplemental texts to augment your learning,particularly if you have had little biology coursework. I recommend that you be able to refer to a good book on cell and molecular biology.