| Course Title: Systems Neuroscience |
| Start Date: 01/27/2026 End Date: 05/12/2026 |
| Term: Spring Semester 2026 |
| Description: This course will cover the functioning of neural circuits in the brain and how they give rise to cognition and behavior. Using primary literature and activities, students will delve into current topics in systems neuroscience. Labs will provide exposure and training in common neuroscience techniques, practice in thinking like a scientist, and an appreciation for how basic research can lead to major advances in the treatment of disease. |
| Distribution(s): II - Math & Sciences , SI - Speaking-Intensive |
| Academic Level Of Course: Undergraduate | Credits:4.00 |
| Faculty | Phone | Email address |
| Marta Sabariego | msabarie@mtholyoke.edu |
| Meeting Dates | Method | Meeting days | Meeting times | Building name | Room | Frequency |
| 01/27/2026 - 05/12/2026 | Lecture | Monday and Wednesday | 11:30AM - 12:45PM | TBA | TBA | Weekly |
| Requisite Courses | ||
| Prereq: NEURO-100 and NEURO-221. | Take previously | Required |
| Coreq: NEURO-336L. | Take concurrently | Required |
| Comments |
| Additional Comments |
| Open to Neuroscience majors only for the first week of pre-registration; open to Psychology and Biology majors after the first week. |
| Course Tags | ||
| NEURO0001 | NEURO: Neuroscience & Behavior Major | This course has been approved to count towards the Neuroscience and Behavior major. |
| NEURO0002 | NEURO-LB: Neuroscience 300-level Lab | This course has been approved to count towards the Neuroscience and Behavior 300-level laboratory requirement. |
| Cross-listed Sections |
| None |
| Course Availability | ||||
| Section status: Waitlisted | Capacity: 18 | Enrollment: 19 | Available: 0 | Waitlist: 3 |
BOOK INFORMATION
| Book List | Required | Publisher Full Price |
| To be determined. |
| Additional Book Comments |
| This is NOT the complete book list for this class. |