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NEUR 127 Foundations in Neuroscience and Lab 6 credits
This course is an introduction to basic neural function. Topics include neural transmission, development of the nervous system, anatomy, sensory systems, learning and the corresponding change in the brain, and the role of the nervous system in behavior. Team-based learning will be used to understand the experiments that shape current knowledge.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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NEUR 127.01 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Sarah Meerts 🏫 👤 · Eric Hoopfer 🏫 👤
- T, THAnderson Hall 121 10:10am-11:55am
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NEUR 127.52 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Sarah Meerts 🏫 👤 · Eric Hoopfer 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- THulings B04 1:00pm-5:00pm
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NEUR 127.53 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Sarah Meerts 🏫 👤 · Eric Hoopfer 🏫 👤
- Size:16
- WHulings B04 2:00pm-6:00pm
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NEUR 238 Neurons, Circuits and Behavior 6 credits
Neurons are the building blocks of the nervous system. Molecular and cellular neuroscience seeks to understand the fundamental principles that govern how neurons function, how they communicate with each other, and how they assemble into circuits that generate behavior. This course focuses on the molecular and cellular basis of nervous system function from the level of genes and molecules to neural circuits and behavior. We will take an integrative approach to examine the genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie neuronal communication, the molecular basis of sensation and innate behaviors, neural plasticity, and nervous system disorders. This course will emphasize the experimental evidence and techniques that have built our understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of behavior through team-based learning, analysis of primary literature papers and laboratory experimentation. A grade of C- or better must be earned in both Neuroscience 238 and 239 to satisfy the LS requirement.
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student must have completed and of the following course(s): NEUR 127 or BIOL 125 with grade of C- or better or received a score of 5 on the Biology AP exam or received a score of 6 or better on the Biology IB exam or equivalent.
- NEUR 239: Neurons, Circuits and Behavior Lab
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NEUR 238.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Eric Hoopfer 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- T, THHulings 316 10:10am-11:55am
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NEUR 239 Neurons, Circuits and Behavior Lab 2 credits
This laboratory course will provide experience in performing experiments to elucidate the structure and function of neurons and neural circuits using classical and cutting-edge techniques. Students will apply these techniques to develop and carry out an independent research project.
- Spring 2026
- No Exploration
- NEUR 238: Neurons, Circuits and Behavior
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NEUR 239.52 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Eric Hoopfer 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- THulings B04 1:00pm-5:00pm
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NEUR 239.53 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Eric Hoopfer 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- WHulings B04 2:00pm-6:00pm
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NEUR 394 Directed Research in Neuroscience 1 – 6 credits
Students work on a research project related to a faculty member's research interests, and directed by that faculty member. Student activities vary according to the field and stage of the project. The long-run goal of these projects normally includes dissemination to a scholarly community beyond Carleton. The faculty member will meet regularly with the student and actively direct the work of the student, who will submit an end-of-term product, typically a paper or presentation.
Register for this course by submitting the Directed Research form which requires approval from the project faculty supervisor and your adviser.
- Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Spring 2026
- No Exploration