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Neurobiology
Neurobiology
The Department of Neurobiology offers a major in neuroscience, the study of the nervous system from the level of individual genes and proteins that control neural activity through mechanisms that govern complex human behavior and cognition. Although traditionally associated with biology and psychology, modern neuroscience is highly interdisciplinary and integrates approaches and ideas from many other areas, including chemistry, physics, mathematics, linguistics, communication sciences, computer science, and engineering.
Programs of Study
- Neuroscience Major
- Neuroscience Second Major for ISP Students
Learning Objectives
Modern neuroscience is increasingly interdisciplinary, crossing traditional boundaries to address new opportunities and challenges in understanding brain function and dysfunction. Northwestern's undergraduate major in neuroscience is designed to prepare students by providing both deep training in neuroscience and opportunities for additional study in a related Allied Field.
Completing a major in neuroscience will prepare students exceptionally well for graduate study in neuroscience or related fields, medical school, careers in the pharmaceutical, biotech or other industries, or for other science-related careers such as science journalism, science policy, or patent law.
Neuroscience students can expect to gain:
- A Strong Intellectual Foundation
- A deep understanding of the structure and function of nervous systems, the mechanisms by which the brain generates behavior, as well as the history, major ideas, and research approaches used in neuroscience through coursework spanning molecular mechanisms that control brain development and function through analysis of complex human behavior
- Additional knowledge and experience in a discipline closely allied with neuroscience through coursework in a chosen Allied Field
- A rigorous foundation of basic knowledge in math, chemistry, physics, molecular biology, computer programming, and statistics through Related Coursework
- Skills in Research, Critical Thinking and Communication
- An understanding of the methods used to study the nervous system including specific experimental techniques relevant to neuroscience, the design, analysis and interpretation of experiments using specific techniques, and the strengths and limitations of those techniques
- The ability to critically evaluate the published scientific literature
- The opportunity to conduct independent research
- The ability to make effective scientific arguments and communicate clearly orally and in writing
- Perspective on Ethical Issues in Neuroscience
- An appreciation of ethical issues raised by the growing body of neuroscientific information and the implications for society
- An understanding of the ethical use of animals in research
- The skills and knowledge to be well-informed consumers of scientific information
Neuroscience Courses
- NEUROSCI 101-7 College Seminar (1 Unit) Small, writing and discussion-oriented course exploring a specific topic or theme, and introducing skills necessary to thriving at Northwestern. Not eligible to be applied towards a WCAS major or minor except where specifically indicated.
- NEUROSCI 101-8 First-Year Writing Seminar (1 Unit) Small, writing and discussion-oriented course exploring a specific topic or theme, and focused on the fundamentals of effective, college-level written communication. Not eligible to be applied towards a WCAS major or minor except where specifically indicated.
- NEUROSCI 102-0 College and the Brain (1 Unit) Introduction to the neurobiology of learning and memory with a particular focus on aspects of college life. May not receive credit for both NEUROSCI 102-0 and NEUROSCI 101-6 or NEUROSCI 101-7 if seminar topic was Your Brain on College. Natural Sciences Distro Area Natural Sciences Foundational Discipline
- NEUROSCI 202-0 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (1 Unit) 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: BIOL_SCI 201-0 (or NU Biology Placement Test) or BIOL_SCI 239-0. Natural Sciences Distro Area
- NEUROSCI 206-0 Systems and Behavioral Neuroscience (1 Unit) Introduction to the organization and function of brain systems and their role in generating behavior. Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 202-0 or NEUROSCI 311-0 or BIOL_SCI 302-0. Natural Sciences Distro Area
- NEUROSCI 303-0 Molecular Mechanisms of Neuropsychopharmacology (1 Unit) Advanced seminar focusing on molecular mechanisms and aberrations of synaptic signal transduction and drugs that target them. Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 202-0 or NEUROSCI 311-0 or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
- NEUROSCI 304-0 Developmental Neurobiology (1 Unit) Embryology and cellular/molecular mechanisms of nervous system development. Topics include patterning of the early embryo and nervous system, neurogenesis, neuronal differentiation and cell fate specification, axon guidance and wiring of neural circuits, and activity-, experience-, and sex-dependent neurodevelopment. Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 202-0 or NEUROSCI 311-0 or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
- NEUROSCI 308-0 Genetics of Human Behavior (1 Unit) Covers the genetic determinants of human behavior. We discuss how "nature" (genes) and "nurture" contribute to shape individual behavior and explore the implications of this interaction, from philosophical and ethical aspects to medical and legal considerations. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 or NEUROSCI 311-0 or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
- NEUROSCI 311-0 Biophysical Analysis of Neurons for ISP (1 Unit) 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. Some facility with simple equations and graphing is suggested. Prerequisite: Students must be an ISP or NEUROSCI major to enroll.
- NEUROSCI 320-0 Animal Behavior (1 Unit) Animal behavior from the neuroscience perspective. Neurobiological bases of foraging, communication, migration, predator-prey interactions, mating, and parental care. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0. Natural Sciences Distro Area
- NEUROSCI 324-0 Neurobiology of Biological Clocks and Sleep (1 Unit) General properties of sleep and circadian rhythms; how sleep and the circadian clock regulate a number of diverse activities at the cell, organ, and organism levels. The importance of biological rhythms and sleep for human health and disease will be covered in the course. Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 202-0 or NEUROSCI 311-0 or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
- NEUROSCI 325-0 Neurobiology of Stress, Adversity, and Resilience (1 Unit) This is a writing-intensive course based on class lectures and discussion that draws from primary literature on the neurobiology of stress, stress susceptibility and resilience, to explore biological mechanisms by which adversity can influence mental health and other outcomes. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
- NEUROSCI 326-0 Neurobiology of Learning and Memory (1 Unit) This course examines how brain cells and neural circuits process experience to produce lasting changes in behavior. In depth discussion of original research findings, with a focus on the latest molecular, neural physiology, and behavioral studies. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
- NEUROSCI 340-0 Injury, Regeneration, and Recovery in the Nervous System (1 Unit) Why are non-mammalian vertebrates better than mammals at recovering from injury? Learn to delve into the cellular, molecular, and neuronal mechanisms that are involved in spinal cord regeneration. Develop skills to dissect, organize, and compile information from different sources into a coherent and logical story. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
- NEUROSCI 350-0 Advanced Neurophysiology Laboratory (1 Unit) Learn to record electrophysiological signals (action potentials and post synaptic potentials) from living neural systems using amplifiers and recording equipment commonly found in research labs around the world. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0; and consent of instructor.
- NEUROSCI 355-0 Neurogenetics of Behavior Laboratory (1 Unit) Project-based laboratory investigating the genetic basis of behavior in a simple model system; molecular genetic techniques used in neurobiology. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
- NEUROSCI 357-0 Neuroanatomy Laboratory (1 Unit) Comparative anatomy and dissection to understand the functions of brain regions by comparing their structures across the major vertebrate classes. Includes clinical anatomy and case studies to understand the functions of brain regions by drawing connections between neurological symptoms and the localization of lesions. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
- NEUROSCI 359-0 Neurotoxicology Laboratory (1 Unit) Gain practical lab experience on how to conduct studies using the scientific method, perform experiments to quantify behaviors and monitor neural activity, analyze different types of data, and improve communication skills. Come satisfy your curiosity on the connection between commonly used chemicals, neurons, and behavior. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
- NEUROSCI 360-0 Neuroscience of Brain Disorders (1 Unit) Survey of brain disorders and differences such as neurodegenerative diseases, developmental disorders, narcolepsy, and migraine with a focus on molecular-genetic mechanisms. Trace progress from the laboratory to the clinic, evaluate the state of knowledge, and understand future directions. Prior review of basic genetics and molecular biology is strongly recommended. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0. Natural Sciences Distro Area
- NEUROSCI 365-0 Neurobiology of Prediction (1 Unit) This course examines neurophysiological circuit mechanisms that allow prediction to emerge in brains of (mostly) non-human animals. Topics include probability and variance, anticipation of aversive and rewarding stimuli, temporal and spatial prediction, and how cellular-level studies inform complex questions of human prediction. Prerequisite: NEUROSCI 202-0 or NEUROSCI 311-0 or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
- NEUROSCI 366-0 Brain Function Through the Lens of Computation (1 Unit) This course introduces the basic building blocks of neural computation and their relevance for brain function. It begins with an overview of key principles related to neural network dynamics and neural coding. The course then develops these principles by illustrating how computational neuroscientists have used them to model specific sensory, motor, and cognitive functions of the brain. Prerequisite: MATH 220-2 or equivalent. Natural Sciences Distro Area Natural Sciences Foundational Discipline
- NEUROSCI 370-0 Genetic and Circuit Analysis of Motivated Behavior (1 Unit) Animals are driven to engage in behaviors that fulfill essential needs for survival, such as eating, drinking, reproduction, and social interaction. This course focuses on the neurobiology of eating through lectures, scientific article discussions, and oral presentations. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or NEUROSCI 311-0 and NEUROSCI 206-0; or BIOL_SCI 302-0.
- NEUROSCI 371-0 Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis (1 Unit) Growing evidence has revealed the interaction between gut microbes, the immune system, and the nervous system. This communication could change the physiology of the brain and in turn moderate behaviors, neural development, and neurological diseases. This course will introduce key topics related to the microbiota-gut-brain axis. Prerequisites: NEUROSCI 202-0 or NEUROSCI 206-0
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