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Biological Rhythms: Its a matter of time -- MSBS 5050
Course Schedule (subject to change at the discretion of the instructors)
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LECTURER |
DOWNLOADS |
1 |
10/9 |
Overview of Biological Rhythms and Biological Clocks |
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2 |
10/16 |
Circadian Rhythms
Reading Assignment: Chapters 1 and 2
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3 |
10/23 |
Circadian Clocks
Reading Assignment: Chapters 3 and 5 |
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4 |
10/30 |
Study week – Preparation of Student Presentations |
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5 |
11/6 |
Student Reports
Neural Basis of Circadian Rhythms
Reading Assignment: Chapters 6 and 8 |
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6 |
11/13 |
Neural Basis of Circadian Rhythms
Quiz |
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7 |
11/20 |
Molecular and Neuropharmacological Basis of
Circadian Rhythms (clock genes, melatonin)
Reading Assignment: Chapters 7 and pp. 170 - 176 |
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8 |
11/27 |
Medical Implications of Circadian Rhythms and
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Reading Assignment: Chapters 12, 13 and 14 |
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10 |
12/4 |
Study Week |
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10 |
12/11 |
Final Exam |
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