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Stanford Bulletin, Archive 2008-09
Stanford Bulletin, Archive 2008-09
Graduate courses in Neurology and Neurological Sciences
Primarily for graduate students; undergraduates may enroll with consent of instructor.
NENS 202. Longevity
(Same as PSYCH 102.) Interdisciplinary. Challenges to and solutions for the young from increased human life expectancy: health care, financial markets, families, work, and politics. Guest lectures from engineers, economists, geneticists, and physiologists.
3 units, Win (Rando, T; Carstensen, L)
NENS 205. Neurobiology of Disease Seminar
Case demonstrations of selected disorders, discussion of the pathophysiological basis of the disorder, presentation of the basic principles underlying modern diagnostic and therapeutic management, and a discussion of recent research advances for each disease entity. Prerequisite: Neurobiology 206 or consent of instructor.
2 units, Win (Yang, Y; Mobley, W; Reimer, R), alternate years, not given next year
NENS 206. Introduction to Neurology Seminar
Exploration of aspects of neurology, including subspecialties. Current issues, clinical cases, and opportunities in the field.
1 unit, Spr (Barreto-Chang, O; Reimer, R)
NENS 220. Computational Neuroscience
Computational approaches to neuroscience applied at levels ranging from neurons to networks. Addresses two central questions of neural computation : 1) How do neurons compute? and 2) How do networks of neurons encode/decode and store information? Focus on biophysical (Hodgkin-Huxley) models of neurons and circuits, with emphasis on application of commonly available modeling tools (NEURON, MATLAB) to issues of neuronal and network excitability. Addresses issues relevant to neural encoding & decoding, information theory, plasticity and learning. Lectures introduce fundamental concepts of neuronal computation; discussion groups focus on relevant literature examples of proper application of these techniques. Final project. Recommended for Neuroscience Program graduate students; open to graduate, medical, and advanced undergraduate students (with consent of instructor). Prerequisite: Neurobiology 206 and facility with linear algebra and calculus recommended.
4 units, not given this year
NENS 221. Current Issues in Aging
(Same as DBIO 221, GENE 221.) Current research literature on genetic mechanisms of aging in animals and human beings. Topics include: mitochondria mutations, insulin-like signaling, sirtuins, aging in flies and worms, stem cells, human progeria, and centenarian studies. Prerequisite: GENE 203.
2 units, Spr (Kim, S; Brunet, A; Rando, T)
NENS 267. Molecular Mechanisms of Neurodegenerative Disease
(Same as BIO 267.) The epidemic of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease occasioned by an aging human population. Genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms. Clinical aspects through case presentations.
4 units, not given this year
NENS 299. Directed Reading in Neurology and Neurological Science
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
1-18 units, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff), Sum (Staff)
NENS 399. Graduate Research
Students undertake research sponsored by individual faculty members. Includes laboratory work in neurophysiology and neurochemistry.
1-18 units, Aut (Staff), Win (Staff), Spr (Staff), Sum (Staff)
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