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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.

  Requires concurrent registration in NEUR 239.

  Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a NEUR 239 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, NEUR 238, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.

  • Offered: Spring 2026
  • Liberal Arts Requirements: LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
  • Prerequisites:

    Student has completed any 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.

  • Co-requisites: NEUR 239: Neurons, Circuits and Behavior Lab
  • Tags: BIOL Elective CL: 200 level NEUR Core CGSC Elective

  • NEUR  238.01 Spring 2026

  • Faculty:Eric Hoopfer 🏫 👤
  • T, THHulings 316 10:10am-11:55am

• 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.

  Requires concurrent registration in NEUR 238.

  Waitlist Information: If you would like to waitlist for a NEUR 239 lab section, you will need to UNCHECK the box for the lecture section, NEUR 238, prior to completing the waitlist process. If you are offered a seat in the lab, you will be able to register for the lecture at the same time.

  • Offered: Spring 2026
  • Liberal Arts Requirements: No Exploration
  • Co-requisites: NEUR 238: Neurons, Circuits and Behavior
  • Tags: BIOL Elective NEUR Core

  • NEUR  239.52 Spring 2026

  • Faculty:Eric Hoopfer 🏫 👤
  • Size:12
  • THulings B04 1:00pm-5:00pm

  • NEUR  239.53 Spring 2026

  • Faculty:Eric Hoopfer 🏫 👤
  • Size:12
  • WHulings B04 2:00pm-6:00pm