BIONB 2220

BIONB 2220

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

An introduction to neuroscience: the structure and function of the nervous system of humans and other animals. Topics include the cellular and molecular basis for cell signaling, the functions of neurons in communication and in decision making; neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, sensory systems, motor systems, neural development, learning and memory, and other complex brain functions. The course will emphasize how the nervous system is built during development, how it changes with experiences during life, how it functions in normal behavior, and how it is disrupted by injury and disease. Discussion sections will include a dissection of a preserved sheep brain.


Prerequisites one year of college level biology for majors and one year of chemistry.

Enrollment Priority Priority given to: students studying Neurobiology and Behavior. Not open to: first-year students.

Distribution Requirements (BSC-AG, OPHLS-AG), (BIO-AS)

Last 1 Terms Offered 2025SU

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: BIONB 2220

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3016 BIONB 2220   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: one year of college level biology for majors (comparative physiology and/or cell and developmental biology are recommended) and one year of chemistry.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: BIONB 2220

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3017 BIONB 2220   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: one year of college level biology for majors (comparative physiology and/or cell and developmental biology are recommended) and one year of chemistry.

  •  3019 BIONB 2220   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3020 BIONB 2220   DIS 203

    • T Weill Hall 224
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Dietz, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3021 BIONB 2220   DIS 204

    • T Weill Hall 224
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Dietz, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3023 BIONB 2220   DIS 206

    • W Uris Hall 438
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Dietz, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3024 BIONB 2220   DIS 207

    • W Uris Hall 438
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Dietz, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3025 BIONB 2220   DIS 208

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3026 BIONB 2220   DIS 209

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3027 BIONB 2220   DIS 210

  • Instruction Mode: In Person