These schedules may be used for quarterly registration planning and will be posted at least one month prior to registration for each quarter.
For scheduled times of courses in other departments, go to CAESAR.
What happens if a class fills up during preregistration?
Preregistration allows majors to add up to 2.34 units before anyone else may register for Neuroscience related courses - lists of classes allowing preregistration. Preregistration is the ideal time for students to enroll in Group A or Group B requirements at a time when courses are only available to Neuroscience Majors. If you were unable to register for 2.34 units because the class you wanted was filled, you will be able to place your name on the waitlist during regular registration. Do not contact the instructor for a permission number. Having your name on the waitlist does not guarantee you a spot in the class. It offers the opportunity to take the class if a registered student drops the class which you were interested in.
What happens if a class fills up during registration?
Wait to be contacted by the program assistant to see if you are able to register for the class.
Once contacted, you must either remove your name and register for the class or remove your name from the waitlist as specified in the email sent by the program assistant.
ATTENTION!
Enrollment in NEUROSCI 202-0 is limited to declared neuroscience majors only!
During preregistration and the first week of regular registration, NEUROSCI 206-0 is limited to neuroscience majors only!
To declare a Neuroscience Major, please request an appointment through neuroscience@u.northwestern.edu. Please be sure to list your availability, preference of meeting with Dr. Justin Brown or Dr. Valerie Kilman and preference of in-person or zoom meeting!
NEUROSCI 202-0-20 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience will be taught by David McLean, PhD. Introduction to principles governing nervous system function at the cellular and molecular level. Final exam will be held during finals week but will be online. May not receive credit for both NEUROSCI 202-0 and BIOL_SCI 302-0. See Caesar for full description.
Prerequisites: Must be a neuroscience major and have completed BIOL_SCI 201-0.
Natural Sciences Distro Area
NEUROSCI 206-0-20Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience will be taught by Andrew Miri, Phd. This course explores current understanding of the organization and function of neural systems (visual, auditory, motor, etc.) within the mammalian nervous system. Topics include basic neuroanatomy, sensory processing, motor control, and higher cognitive functions including memory and language. Time will be devoted to presentation of essential knowledge form each area as well as to a discussion of key experiments that have contributed to our understanding. Course reading will be supplemented by primary research articles. May not receive credit for both this course and the former NEUROSCI 306-0/BIOL_SCI 306-0. See Caesar for full description.
Prerequisite: Student must have completed NEUROSCI 202-0 or NEUROSCI 311-0 or BIOL_SCI 302-0. Registration for this class is limited to Neuroscience Majors only until November 18th, 2024.
Natural Sciences Distro Area
NEUROSCI 311-0-20Biophysical Analysis of Neurons of ISP will be taught by Indira Raman, Phd. This course provides an introduction to neurobiology from an electrophysiological perspective, with an emphasis on ion channel biophysics, quantitative electrical properties of neurons, synaptic physiology, and sensory transduction. Its goal is to provide a basis for understanding how information is encoded, transmitted, and decoded in brains, as well as offer an introduction to reading scientific literature. This course will be offered during Winter 2024 and next in Winter 2026.
Prerequisites: ISP Majors and Neuroscience Majors with permission of Director of Undergraduate Studies.
NEUROSCI 350-0-60 Advanced Neurophysiology Laboratory will be taught by Daniel Dombeck, Phd. In this laboratory course you will perform electrophysiological experiments in which signals from living neurons (action potentials, local field potentials, post synaptic potentials) are recorded using amplifiers and data logging equipment commonly found in advances research labs around the world. No textbook required. Please email Dr. Dombeck to request a permission number for this class listing registration time slots.
NEUROSCI 350-0-60 may be used as a Neuroscience Group B elective or may be used as an Allied Field in Biology.
NEUROSCI 370-0-20 Genetic and Circuit Analysis of Motivated Behavior will be taught by Hojoon Lee, Phd. Formerly coded NEUROSCI 390-0-23. Animals are programmed to behave strongly towards activities that satisfy our basic needs and enhance our chances of survival. This includes eating, drinking, sex, and social interaction. We will focus on the neurobiology of eating. How is food detected? How do we know when to eat and when to stop? What sets the priorities between eating and other needs? Do genes define behavior? What about neural circuits? Our goal is to answer these and many other questions about food. In this highly interactive class, we will read scientific articles, learn about cutting edge experimental techniques used in neuroscience research, discuss concepts, and practice oral presentation skills. No textbook required. M/W/F 11:00-11:50.
NEUROSCI 370-0-20 and NEUROSCI 390-0-23 may be used as a Neuroscience Group B elective or may be used as an Allied Field in Biology. You may not receive credit for both NEUROSCI 370-0-20 and NEUROSCI 390-0-23.
NEUROSCI 377-0-20Neurobiology of Sensation and Perception will be taught by Tiffany Schmidt, Phd. Analysis of the key concepts underlying the neurobiological mechanisms of vision, hearing, taste, smell, touch, and pain. Neural pathways leading to perception and processing of stimuli will also be discussed. Textbook is suggested but will only be used as reference.
NEUROSCI 377-0-20 may be used as a Neuroscience Group B elective or may be used as an Allied Field in Biology.
Natural Sciences Distro Area
NEUROSCI 390-0-27 Neuroscience in the News will be taught by Valerie Kilman, PhD. Neuroscience has long captured the public imagination. Soon you’ll be applying to graduate or medical school, or for jobs as a scientist. and yet you’re not always sure about Neuroscience as reported in the news. We'll learn about "great experiments" that have helped move the field forward, and some famous controversies that have done the opposite. We’ll address cutting-edge topics that are capturing headlines now, and we’ll make room for topics chosen by the vote in the class. Some lectures will introduce new material, followed by activities to help us understand, evaluate, and form an opinion about these topics. These will include discussion of readings from both public news sources and scientific literature. Small group and individual exercises will aim to develop your voice to talk about science. Students will submit short written summaries of professional scientific literature and evaluations of related science for the public. A medium-length argumentative paper will give students the opportunity to develop and articulate their opinion about an example of neuroscience gone wrong. Finally, support will be provided to develop oral presentations, aimed first at science colleagues, and next to the lay public, about a neuroscience topic currently in the news. Walk into that interview, or your family holiday, with mastery over the material, a well-formed opinion, and maybe even a proposal for a solution. No textbook is required.
To declare a Neuroscience Major, please request an appointment through neuroscience@u.northwestern.edu . Please be sure to list your availability, preference of meeting with Dr. Justin Brown or Dr. Valerie Kilman and preference of in-person or zoom meeting!
NEUROSCI 202-0-20 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Introduction to principles governing nervous system function at the cellular and molecular level. May not receive credit for both NEUROSCI 202-0 and BIOL_SCI 302-0. Prerequisites: Must be a neuroscience major and have completed BIOL_SCI 201-0 and either CHEM 132-0 or co-enrollment in CHEM 152-0 or CHEM 172-0.
NEUROSCI 206-0-20 Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience
This course explores current understanding of the organization and function of neural systems (visual, auditory, motor, etc.) within the mammalian nervous system. Topics will include basic neuroanatomy, sensory processing, motor control, and higher cognitive functions including memory and language. Time will be devoted to presentation of essential knowledge from each area as well as to a discussion of key experiments that have contributed to our understanding. May not receive credit for both this course and the former NEUROSCI 306-0/BIOL_SCI 306-0. Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 202-0 or NEUROSCI 311-0 or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
NEUROSCI 311-0-20 Biophysical Analysis of Neurons for ISP
This course provides an introduction to neurobiology from an electrophysiological perspective, with an emphasis on ion channel biophysics, quantitative electrical properties of neurons, synaptic physiology, and sensory transduction. Its goal is to provide a basis for understanding how information is encoded, transmitted, and decoded in brains, as well as offer an introduction to reading scientific literature. This course will be offered during Winter 2022 and next in Winter 2024. Prerequisites: ISP Majors and Neuroscience Majors with permission of Director of Undergraduate Studies.
In this laboratory course you will perform electrophysiological experiments in which signals from living neurons (action potentials, local field potentials, post synaptic potentials) are recorded using amplifiers and data logging equipment commonly found in advanced research labs around the world. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; BIOL_SCI 302-0; and consent of instructor.
NEUROSCI 370-0-20 Genetic and Circuit Analysis of Motivated Behavior
Critical explorations of brain structures and functions (and dysfunctions) underlying motivated behaviors to maintain homeostasis. May be used as a Neuroscience Group B elective or may be used as an Allied Field in Biology. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0.
NEUROSCI 390-0-23 may be used as a Neuroscience Group B elective or may be used as an Allied Field in Biology.
NEUROSCI 377-0-20 Neurobiology of Sensation and Perception
Analysis of the key concepts underlying the neurobiological mechanisms of vision, hearing, taste, smell, touch, and pain. Neural pathways leading to perception and processing of stimuli will also be discussed. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 or NEUROSCI 311-0 or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
Neuroscience has long captured the public imagination. Soon you will be applying to graduate or medical school, or for jobs as a scientist. Yet you are not always sure about Neuroscience as reported in the news. We will learn about “great experiments” that have helped move the field forward, and some famous controversies that have done the opposite. We will address cutting-edge topics that are capturing headlines now, and we will make room for topics chosen by the vote in the class. Some lectures will introduce new material, followed by activities to help us understand, evaluate, and form an opinion about these topics. These will include discussion of readings from both public news sources and scientific literature. Small group and individual exercises will aim to develop your voice to talk about science. Students will submit short written summaries of professional scientific literature and evaluations of related science for the public. A medium-length argumentative paper will give students the opportunity to develop and articulate their opinion about an example of neuroscience gone wrong. Finally, support will be provided to develop oral presentations, aimed first at science colleagues, and next to the lay public, about a neuroscience topic currently in the news. Walk into that interview, or your family holiday, with mastery over the material, a well-formed opinion, and maybe even a proposal for a solution.
Prerequisite: Students must have completed NEUROSCI 202-0 or NEUROSCI 311-0 or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
NEUROSCI 390-0-27 may be used as a Neuroscience Group B elective or may be used as an Allied Field in Biology.
Instruction in writing a scientific thesis, discussion of student projects, instruction and peer feedback on thesis drafts, and continued independent research. Open to seniors pursuing departmental honors. Requires permission from the Director of Undergraduate Studies. Requires permission of the Neuroscience Director of Undergraduate Studies.
NEUROSCI 202-0-20 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience will be taught by David McLean, PhD. Introduction to principles governing nervous system function at the cellular and molecular level. Final exam will be held during finals week but will be online. May not receive credit for both NEUROSCI 202-0 and BIOL_SCI 302-0. See Caesar for full description.
NEUROSCI 206-0-20 Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience will be taught by Andrew Miri, Phd. This course explores current understanding of the organization and function of neural systems (visual, auditory, motor, etc.) within the mammalian nervous system. Topics include basic neuroanatomy, sensory processing, motor control, and higher cognitive functions including memory and language. Time will be devoted to presentation of essential knowledge form each area as well as to a discussion of key experiments that have contributed to our understanding. Course reading will be supplemented by primary research articles. May not receive credit for both this course and the former NEUROSCI 306-0/BIOL_SCI 306-0. See Caesar for full description.