BL402

NEUROSCIENCE I

BL402

(4 credit hours)

Fall  | Prerequisites: BL202 and BL203

A comprehensive examination of the human nervous system including study of the surface and cross-sectional anatomy of the spinal cord, brainstem, and cortex. Sensory, motor, and limbic pathways and their normal function and pathophysiology are described. Advanced topics in the scientific literature are researched by students and presented in oral and written format to further deepen their understanding of neuroscience. Term paper required.