Developmental Neurobiology: Signaling in Development and Disease
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An advanced undergraduate level seminar on current topics on signal transduction mechanisms underlying neuronal morphology, development and function. The proper functioning of the nervous system relies on the establishment of precise neuronal circuits through a developmental program including proliferation, neuronal migration, axonal growth, and neuronal survival. This course pertains to the extracellular cues and downstream neuronal signaling pathways that coordinate these key events during neuronal development. The course will also cover the role of aberrant signaling mechanisms in neuronal degeneration and disease. Recommended Course Background: AS.020.305 and AS.020.306.
Fall 2014
Professor: Rejji Kuruvilla
Students liked the instructor’s engaging teaching style and small class size, as well as the diversity of assignments. Some felt that the emphasis on writing was daunting, though many appreciated this aspect as well. Students though that they could more effectively approach these writing assignment with better examples of the kind of writing that was expected. Students wanted potential participants to know that a strong neuroscience background is important for this class and they should be prepared for the large amount of reading, especially from journal articles.