University of Illinois at Chicago
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BIOS 489 Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory: This course introduces key concepts in neurotransmission and provides hands-on experiments to understand the underlying molecular mechanisms. Students use state-of-the art optogenetic techniques, live imaging, and whole animal behavioral experiments to probe this fascinating process. Through the analysis of wildtype and mutant animals, as well as affects of pharmacological agents, students learn the critical importance of various synaptic proteins in proper synaptic function.
BIOS 222 Cell Biology: This course closely examines the basis of organelle biogenesis, cell transport, cell signaling, and the relation of cell structure to cell function.
Teaching Assistant
BIOS 100 Biology of Cells and Organisms
BIOS 351 Microbiology Laboratory
DePaul University
Instructor of Record
STEM 421 Cell Biology for Teachers: This course is for graduate students pursuing a Masters degree in science education. The course is structured to introduce students to standard biology concepts, such as the central dogma and organelle function, while providing labs and activities that can be used in elementary, junior high, and high school science classrooms.
NEU/BIO 339 Cellular Neurobiology: This course introduces students to the fundamental processes of cellular and molecular neurobiology, thus providing a functional understanding of the many components and mechanisms involved. This includes examining the structure and function of the cells of the nervous system. Specifically, cellular communication, including electrical and chemical signaling, is explored. This knowledge is then applied to larger concepts, utilizing a basic understanding to dig deeper into topics such as learning and memory and diseases of the nervous system.
NEU 201 Introduction to Neuroscience: This class provides an introductory overview of the field of neuroscience beginning with its historical foundations. It also explores the structure and functions of the nervous system and concludes with modern concepts of cognition and consciousness.