Neuroscience
College of Arts & Sciences
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Introduction to Neuroscience
CAS NE 101
An introduction to the biological basis of behavior and cognition. Includes theoretical and practical foundations rooted in psychology, biology, neuropharmacology, and clinical sciences (e.g., neurology and neuropsychiatry). Neuroethical dilemmas are highlighted and integrated when relevant to discussion topics. Carries natural science divisional credit in CAS. Students may receive credit for CAS PS 231 or CAS NE 101, but not for both. Students must attend both lecture and discussion. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Scientific Inquiry I. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 2 (July 1-August 9)
Must register for Lec (B1) & Dis (B2) ; Students registering for CAS NE 101 must register for two sections: a Lecture, and a Discussion -
Neurobiology of Sex and Aggression
CAS NE 456
Examines neurobiological and genetic factors that influence sex and violence. Students review primary literature from the past century that highlights major scientific discoveries that have reconceptualized our understanding of the origins of sexual-determination, -attraction and - aggression. Effective Summer 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Historical Consciousness, Scientific Inquiry II. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
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Biology of Neurodegenerative Diseases
CAS NE 525
Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CAS NE 102 or CAS BI 203) and (CAS NE 203 or CAS BI 325). - An in-depth look at molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases and their impact and relevance in clinical diagnosis and treatment. Topics include the molecular pathways of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Students must register for two sections: lecture and discussion. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Ethical Reasoning, Research and Information Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
Must register for Lec (A1) & Dis (A2). Mts w/CAS BI525A1 ; Students registering for CAS NE 525 must register for two sections: a Lecture, and a DiscussionMts w/CAS BI525A2 -
Topics in Neurobiology
CAS NE 594
Undergraduate Prerequisite: Any college-level neuroscience, psychology, or physiology course. - Topic for summer 2024: The Neurobiology of Consciousness and Evolution of Language. Explores the neuroscience of imagination from neurons to memory to neurological control of novel conscious experiences. Covers what makes the brain and human language unique as well as the sectional forces that shaped the brains of our ancestors. Students must attend both lecture and discussion. 4 cr. Tuition: $3180
Summer 1 (May 21-June 28)
Topic: The Neurobiology of Consciousness and Evolution of Language. Must register for Lec (A1) & Dis (A2) ; Students registering for CAS NE 594 must register for two sections: a Lecture, and a Discussion