Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Introductory consideration of the cell biology of neurons including ion channels, signal transduction (neurotransmitters, receptors, subcellular messenger systems), synthesis and transport of elements critical to neuronal function. Includes a detailed examination of biochemical processes underlying CNS metabolism (amino acid, lipid, glucose utilization), myelin formation, neurotransmitter synthesis and catabolism. (Initial course in Neuroscience sequence.