Teaching 1/25/2005

SOPHCOLL 10SC . Natural History, Marine Biology and Research. The biology of Monterey Bay and the coastal mountains and redwood forests of Big Sur. Literary, artistic, and political history. Topics: conservation, sanctuary, and stewardship of the oceans and coastal lands. Meetings with conservationists, authors, environmentalists, politicians, land-use planners, lawyers, scientists, and educators. 2 units.

BIOHOPK 169H/269H. Neurobiology and Behavior. The neural mechanism responsible for generating animal behavior. Topics: sensory ecology, neuronal excitability, synaptic plasticity, and neural circuits. Lectures, discussions, demonstrations and lab. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite:the Biology Core, or consent of the instructor. Bio Sci central menu course. Given 2005-06. 5 units.

BIOHOPK 176H. Experimental Neurobiology. Lab, emphasizing methods in the neurosciences, including electrophysiological, biochemical, molecular, behavioral, and histological techniques. Students work on individual original research projects under guidance of the faculty.Prerequisites: strong interest in neurobiology and previous relevant course work or consent of instructor. 12 units.