PHYSCI 146
Principles of Nervous System Development
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, two hours. Requisites: courses 107 (or Neuroscience 102) and 111A (or M180A). Examination of construction of vertebrate nervous system as series of integrated steps beginning with several embryonic cells and culminating as complex highly ordered system. Topics include neurulation, regionalization, neurogenesis, migration, axonal outgrowth, and synapse formation. Letter grading.
Units: 5.0
Units: 5.0
Most Helpful Review
Spring 2024 - If you're looking for an interesting Neuroscience of Physci elective, I would highly recommend this class! Dr. Phelps is very passionate about both the content she teaches and helping her students. She always welcomes questions during lectures and office hours and is open to suggestions for new lecture materials or structure changes. This course is made up of two exams, both of which were manageable if you study the lecture note handouts that are provided in class. There are also 4 journal article critiques and a paper presentation. While the workload is definitely more significant than other electives, the material is very interesting and the assignments definitely help you understand the content (not busy work!). If you attend lecture and complete the assignments, it is very possible to earn an A. Overall, I would definitely recommend this course
Spring 2024 - If you're looking for an interesting Neuroscience of Physci elective, I would highly recommend this class! Dr. Phelps is very passionate about both the content she teaches and helping her students. She always welcomes questions during lectures and office hours and is open to suggestions for new lecture materials or structure changes. This course is made up of two exams, both of which were manageable if you study the lecture note handouts that are provided in class. There are also 4 journal article critiques and a paper presentation. While the workload is definitely more significant than other electives, the material is very interesting and the assignments definitely help you understand the content (not busy work!). If you attend lecture and complete the assignments, it is very possible to earn an A. Overall, I would definitely recommend this course