Semester 1 - Fall

IBS 526
IBS 555
NS 570r
IBS 530r
NS 597r

Neuroscience II: Neuroanatomy and Systems Neuroscience
Principles of Basic Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Introductory Graduate Seminar (S/U)
Frontiers in Neuroscience (S/U)
Lab Rotations (S/U) (Optional)

7
6
2
1
VC

Semester 2 - Spring

Course #

Course Title

Credits

IBS 514
NS 570r
NS 597r
IBS 530r

Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience
Introductory Graduate Seminar (S/U)
Lab Rotations (S/U)
Frontiers in Neuroscience (S/U)

4
2
VC
1

Summer

Course #

Course Title

Credits

GRAD 004S

Graduate Residence

12

During the summer term students should register for GRAD 004S (Graduate Residence). Students are expected to complete one or two laboratory roations during the first summer. The summer rotations are considered particularly important because they provide an opportunity to do research full time.

Semester 3 - Fall

Course #

Course Title

Credits

NS 790r
IBS 606*
IBS 530r

Advanced Graduate Seminar (S/U)
Values in Science
Frontiers in Neuroscience (S/U)
Electives and Research

2
1
1
3-10

Students should register for a Fall rotation in order to gain transcript credit hours for their Summer rotation.

*This course is usually offered twice a year at the beginning of the Fall and Spring semesters.

Semester 4 - Spring

Course #

Course Title

Credits

IBS 538/BIOS 505
NS 790r
IBS 530r

Design and Analysis of Experiments
Advanced Graduate Seminar (S/U)
Frontiers in Neuroscience (S/U)
Electives and Research

4
2
1
8-10

Elective Courses:

The only specific requirements in the program are those listed above. However, each Ph.D. student must meet minimum requirements of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences with regard to total credit hours in course work. Students enrolled in the Neuroscience Program are required to take one elective course, but are encouraged to take as many as they choose necessary. For each Ph.D. student, an individualized program of advanced courses will be organized in consultation with the student's advisory committee, the DGS and the Program Director. Following are elective courses that are strongly recommended for Neuroscience Program students.

Course #

Course Title

IBS 504
IBS 506
IBS 509
IBS 512
IBS 531
IBS 532
IBS 534
IBS 535
IBS 550
IBS 555
IBS 701
IBS 702
IBS 704
IBS 707
IBS 708
IBS 710
IBS 717
IBS 720
IBS 750
IBS 770

Introductory Prokaryotic Genetics
Basic Mechanisms of Neurological Diseases
Developmental Neurobiology
Cell Physiology and Biophysics
Principles of Molecular Therapeutics and Toxicology
Introduction to Pharmacology
Computational Neuroscience
Behavioral Neuroendocrinology
Musculoskeletal Physiology
Sensory Systems: Receptors to Perception
Cell Surface Receptors
Molecular Mechanisms of Signal Transduction
Molecular Mechanisms of Ion Channel Regulation
Biology of Movement Control I
Biology of Movement Control II
Psychoneuroimmunology
Eukaryotic Gene Organization and Regulation
Molecular Neurobiology
Brain Repair
Principles of Neurotraumatology

In consulation with the student's reseach advisor other courses may be taken as electives.

Note that some of these courses are not offered every year. Please consult the Director of Graduate Studies for an updated list of electives offered during the semester you intend to enroll.