| Fall Term 2020 TOP: MICROBES AND THE BRAIN - 5903 - BIOL 340 |
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Prerequisites/Notes: CHEM 116, BIOL 150 and one course in psychology; or PSYC 360 and one course in biology; or consent of instructor Catalog Description : A study of the nervous system from the perspectives of psychology and biology. Topics vary year to year and may include glial cells, neural development, and the evolution of nervous systems and neurotransmitter systems. Lecture only. May be repeated when topic is different. Topic for Fall 2020: Microbes and the Brain Research conducted largely within the past 10 years has shown a bidirectional network linking microbial populations in the mammalian digestive system to certain neurological processes of the brain. This “crosstalk” between the gut and brain is facilitated by a variety of direct and indirect pathways, including direct neuronal connections, signaling pathways, and immune responses. This course will rely exclusively on primary- and review-based literature with an attempt to explore these processes along with their respective developmental and evolutionary contexts. Attributes: Cross-Listed Course, GER Speaking Intensive, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
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