Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2025 - BISC 405 E100

Neurobiology (3)

Class Number: 2093

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 14, 2025
    Mon, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Students complete one of: (BISC 205 and MBB 231), or (BPK 205 and MBB 231), or BPK 306, or HSCI 321; each with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Neuroscience, focusing on physiological, cellular and molecular mechanisms. Topics include: cellular and subcellular organization of the nervous system, electrical properties of neurons, ion channels, synaptic transmission, sensory systems, learning and memory, neurodegenerative diseases.

COURSE DETAILS:

This lecture course covers many aspects of cellular and molecular neuroscience. Topics will include: Cellular and subcellular organization of the nervous system, electrical properties of neurons, ion channel structure and function, neurotransmitters, synaptic transmission, signal transduction mechanisms, second messengers, sensory systems, motor systems, learning & memory and neurodegenerative diseases.  Students will also become familiar with cellular and molecular techniques employed in modern neuroscience research.

Canvas will be used for this class.

Grading

  • • Midterm 1 25%
  • • Midterm 2 30%
  • • Final Exam 30%
  • • Tutorials 15%

NOTES:

This course outline is tentative and subject to change.

REQUIREMENTS:

Mode of teaching:
Lecture: In person (recorded)
Tutorial: In person
Midterm: In person; date: TBA
Final exam: In person; date: TBA

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

Neuroscience 7th Edition
George J. Augustine; Jennifer M. Groh; Scott A. Huettel; Anthony-Samuel LaMantia; Leonard E. White;
Publisher Sinauer Associates
2023

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.