Instructor: Dr. Michael P. Kilgard
Office: Green 4.504
Office Hours: Monday 3:30-4:30pm
Office Phone: (972) 883-2339
E-mail Address: kilgard@utdallas.edu
Teaching Assistant: Navzer Engineer
Office: Green 4.512
Meeting time: Tues & Thurs 11:00-12:15
Meeting place: CB 1.124
Required Texts: Principles of Neural Science, 4th ed. (Kandel, Schwartz
& Jessell) [K]
Neuroscience, 2nd ed. (Purves et al.) [P].
Both should be available at Off-Campus Books (Campbell Rd.) & the
UTD bookstore.
Recommended text: Neurons in Action (order from www.sinauer.com)
Course Description
This course will cover the major issues of cellular neuroscience. Recent advances in the understanding of the molecular and cellular events underlying neural signaling, synaptic transmission, neural development, and plasticity will be discussed.
Assessment
Exams (90%): There will be two exams (25% each) and a cumulative final exam (40%). Exams will be multiple choice and short answer. Material for these exams will be taken from readings, class lectures and discussion, so attendance is strongly encouraged. The format of the exam questions is designed to be challenging and to encourage integrative thought about the material. Exams will be curved such that the second highest score receives 100%.
Questions (15%): One week before each exam, each student will be expected to generate 5 complete multiple-choice exam questions including multiple answers with the correct answer indicated. Up to 5 points will be earned based on the quality of the questions. Five points is guaranteed if one of your questions is used on an exam. (Note: questions may be somewhat altered.)
Final Grade: A: 105-90, B: 89-80, C: 79-70, Less than 70% is
failing.
Schedule: K=Kandel, P= Purves
Lecture Reading
Number Assignment