ABS572

040839

Neurodevelopment provides a context in which to understand not only the genesis of the nervous system, but also biological functions and the emergence of pathology across the lifespan. The goals of this course are to examine the principles underlying early nervous system development and to learn how such developmental mechanisms extend into adulthood and ageing to maintain tissue homeostasis. Additionally, how the developmental mechanisms relate to disease, especially neurodegenerative diseases, and the function of stem cells during development and neural repair, will be discussed.

GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E

Graduate

GIDP - ABS (Applied Biosciences), GIDP - NRSC (Neuroscience), GIDP - PS (Physiological Sciences)

One prior course in molecular cellular biology is required. A basic neuroscience course including neurophysiology and the structure of the nervous system is also strongly recommended. Students lacking this background must get instructors permission.