Holick, Katie M.

Kavanaugh, Michael

English

University of Montana

University of Montana ScholarWorks at University of Montana University of Montana Course Syllabi Open Educational Resources (OER) Fall 9-1-2021 BIOH 280.01: Molecules to Mind - Fundamentals of Neuroscience Katie M. Holick University of Montana, Missoula, katie.holick@umontana.edu Michael Kavanaugh University of Montana, Missoula, michael.kavanaugh@umontana.edu Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi Let us know how access to this document benefits you. Recommended Citation Holick, Katie M. and Kavanaugh, Michael, "BIOH 280.01: Molecules to Mind - Fundamentals of Neuroscience" (2021). University of Montana Course Syllabi. 12219. https://scholarworks.umt.edu/syllabi/12219 This Syllabus is brought to you for free and open access by the Open Educational Resources (OER) at ScholarWorks at University of Montana. It has been accepted for inclusion in University of Montana Course Syllabi by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks at University of Montana. For more information, please contact scholarworks@mso.umt.edu.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   _,. T I, ..£. .. {,;::1,0... ) ;I. 142r • w.i.,.. w~,~ , •• JU r_ ....-,ff ' ·r~,. I , p. ~ .. . $,:;.·£-'"'-~' . s\'.c., - t':·••;'" '1 "'1•" " \ . i.• ,t i;J~-~f. t·"f , a-.(> ,11.!.f · r ... ~, ., ... ~ . -') ; -.'<R,,• I\ ~ - .•; ;. P · '¥v ~ cti it·* ~-" t f.►\l-y.'U 14 •• 6rr!;:~·t •f. •c• • ' • • BIOH 280 Fall 2021Molecules to Mind - Fundamentals of NeuroscienceCourse information: Time: Lectures Tu/Th 2:00-3:20Course: 3 creditsRoom: CHM 123Prerequisites: None, but BIOH 160 is strongly recommendedCourse Instructors:  Dr. Katie M. HolickEmail: katie.holick@umt.eduOffice Phone: (406) 243-6486Office Location: Skaggs 395C, 3rd Floor Office Hours: TWR 10-11 or by appointment(I am happy to Zoom or chat)Michael Kavanaugh, Ph.DE-mail: Michael.Kavanaugh@umt.eduOffice: Room Health SciencesOffice Hours: By appointmentOffice Phone: (406)243-4398Textbook:Required: Principles of Neural Science, edited by E.R. Kandel et al. 6th edition (5th edition may also be used)(Available in the bookstore. One copy available for short term use in library, but access to a copy is assumed for the course). E-copies may be available through third-party providers.Course OverviewWe work upward through the levels of biological organization. Specific topics include: neuronal signaling, theorganization of sensory systems, the control of movement; mechanisms for learning, memory, and complex behaviors,such as language and emotion.Learning Outcomes: Through lectures and discussion, the course is designed to ensure that you will learn gen-eral principles applicable to many questions that will arise about the human brain and behavior. The primaryoutcomes we strive for are1. To develop a fundamental understanding of neuroscience through knowledge of the cellular and molecularproperties of neurons and how they function in circuits.2. To apply these principles to understand the higher-level organization and cognitive operations of the brain.3. To comprehend and explain how neuroscience applies to health issues and provides an inspiration for newtechnologies.Course Assignments: 1. Class Study Guide Questions: Each week a set of questions will be posted for each lecture. These questions will be discussed during class meeting time and we will go over the structure the first day of class.  Each person will be re-sponsible for a question (could be on any day) to earn their 10 points for the week.  If you fail to answer a questionin any given week, you will not receive your 10 points.  Each student will receive one pass to use this semester, so                                           BIOH 280 Fall 2021                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          use it wisely. I will not track attendance for this class but if would like to receive these 10 points you must completeat least one question.2. Weekly Quizzes: Each week an online quiz will be given for the Chapters covered within that week via the Moodle website.  The purpose of these quizzes is to assess your understanding of the material presented that week in class. These quizzes will be due by midnight Friday of each week.   3. Exams: Three semester exams and one final exam will be given Test formats will include multiple-choice and short answer questions plus occasional short essays. There may be some demonstrations or podcasts integrated into clas-ses, and perhaps brief review quizzes. If you miss a semester exam, this will be graded as a zero. The final examina-tion is cumulative and must be completed to receive a final grade. Failure to take the final exam will result in a fail-ing grade. All students are expected to take all exams when they are scheduled. Students are expected to notify the instructor prior to missing an exam. Students are responsible for any changes in dates of scheduled exams, quizzes, or assignments or any other administrative announcement made during lectures. Write the word “electrified” on your first exam for two bonus points.  4. Final Project: Your final project will be a three-minute video on a topic in neuroscience.  You will choose one partner and you will create a video targeting the general public but it must be informative, scientific, and demonstrate some level of creativity.  A rubric for this assignment will be posted to Moodle. Your performance will be evaluatedas follows: % # Points/ItemTotal PointsAwardedStudy Guide Materials 16.3% 13 10 130Quizzes 15% 12 10 120Semester Exams 37.5% 2 150 300Final Presentation/Assignment 12.5% 1 100 100Final Exam 18.8% 1 150 150Total 100% 800Accessibility Syllabus Statement: The University of Montana assures equal access to instruction through collaboration between students with disabilities,instructors, and the Office for Disability Equity (ODE). If you anticipate or experience barriers based on disability, pleasecontact the ODE at: (406) 243-2243, ode@umontana.edu, or visit www.umt.edu/disability for more information. Retro-active accommodation requests will not be honored, so please, do not delay. As your instructor, I will work with you andthe ODE to implement an effective accommodation, and you are welcome to contact me privately if you wish.Any questions please contact me.COVID STATEMENT: • Mask use is required within the classroom or laboratory.• If you feel sick and/or are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, please don’t come to class and contact theCurry Health Center at (406) 243-4330.• If you are required to isolate or quarantine, you will receive support in the class to ensure continuedacademic progress. All class materials and lectures will be posted on Moodle.• UM recommends students get the COVID-19 vaccine. Please direct your questions or concerns aboutvaccines to Curry Health Center.• Where social distancing (maintaining consistent 6 feet between individuals) is not possible, specificseating arrangements will be used to support contact tracing efforts.• Class attendance and seating will be recorded to support contact tracing efforts.                                                                                                                                                                                                                BIOH 280 Fall 2021• Drinking liquids and eating food is discouraged within the classroom.• Please note this class is being recorded. Notifying students is a requirement if this is the case.Schedule Fall 2021*Topics and dates are subject to change*Week Date Topic Chapter(s) Instructor1Aug 31Sept 2Overview/ The Brain and Behavior1Holick2Sept 7Sept 9The Organization of the Central Nervous System 15 Holick3Sept 14Sept 16Nerve Cells, Neural Circuitry, and Behavior 3 Holick4Sept 21Sept 23Genes and Behavior 2 Holick5Sept 28Sept 30The Neuroantomical Bases by Which Neural Cir-cuits Mediate Behavior 4 Holick6Oct 5Oct 7Exam 1The Computational Bases of Neural Circuits ThatMediate Behavior5 Kavanaugh7Oct 12Oct 14The Computational Bases of Neural Circuits ThatMediate BehaviorImaging and Behavior56KavanaughHolick8Oct 19Oct 21The Cells of the Nervous System 7 Holick9Oct 26Oct 28Ion Channels 8 Holick10Nov 2Nov 4Ion ChannelsExam 28Holick11Nov 9Nov 11Membrane Potential and Passive Electrical Prop-ertiesNo Class Veterans Day9 Kavanaugh12Nov 16Nov 18Membrane Potential and Passive Electrical Prop-erties 9 Holick                                                                                BIOH 280 Fall 202113Nov 23Nov 25Propagated Signaling: The Action PotentialA Day of Feast10 Holick14 Nov 20Dec 2Overview of Synaptic TransmissionNeurotransmitters1116 Holick15Dec 7 Dec 9PresentationsReview SessionHolickFinalsWeek TBA Exam 3 FINAL

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