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interest in various areas of the sensory specialities are discussed
within the seminar framework. S/U.
BMS 6531-Physiology of the Central Nervous System (3)
Special and current problems in brain and spinal cord function
covered in seminars.
BMS 6532-Nerve as a Tissue (2) Seminar on current research
problems in the area of cellular interactions in the nervous
system. Readings and discussion from articles in the fields con-
tributing to the physiology, chemistry, and anatomy of the
nervous system.
BMS 7142C-Medical Neuroscience (4) Comprehensive over-
view of human neuroanatomy from the subcellular to the gross
tissue level. Lectures cover neurochemistry, neuropharma-
cology, neurophysiology, neuroendocrinology and neuro-
behavioral biology. Clinical correlations and applications.
BMS 7143C-Structure and Function of the Auditory System
(3-5) Prereq: BMS 7142 or consent of instructor. Laboratory-
seminar on the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system.
Stress on brain stem nuclei and their interconnections.
BMS 7165C-Recent Advances in Neuroscience (1-2; max: 16)
Seminar and group discussions of recent advances in one or
more areas of neuroscience. S/U. option.
BMS 7467-Physiology and Pharmacology of Excitable Mem-
branes (2) Membrane ionic permeability changes underlying
action and synaptic potential generation described in detail.
Applications of electrophysiological and radioactive tracer
techniques to analysis of drug action on excitable membranes.
BMS 7513-Physiological Basis of Brain Rhythms (2) Analysis
of the structural, physiological and pharmacological substrates
for electrical activity of the central nervous system as manifested
in the normal electroencephalogram, including the development
and relationship to evoked potentials.
BMS 7533-Colloquium in Neurobiology (1-2; max: 12) Cur-
rent theoretical issues that relate to the neurophysiological,
physiological, chemical, and behavioral approaches to the study
fo the nervous system. S/U.
GMS 5702-Neurohumors and Behavior (3) Prereq: STA 3023,
BMS 5520, and PSB 3004. Synthesis, action, and metabolism
of putative neural transmitters; pharmacological means of alter-
ing these; physiological or behavioral functions attributed to
putative neural transmitters.
GMS 6700-History of the Neurosciences (2) Discoveries, con-
cepts, and technical advances in the basic nervous system
disciplines from ancient to modern times. Emergence of the
several neuroscience as experimental disciplines providing a
foundation for rational medical applications.
GMS 6701-Comparative Neuroanatomy and Neurophysi-
ology (1-3; max: 12) Phylogenetic development of the central
nervous system of vertebrate animals considered from the
anatomical, electrophysiological, and behavioral points of view.
S/U.
GMS 6703-Pain and Somesthesis (3) Current research on cen-
tral nervous system coding and information, using somesthesis
 as a model, with particular emphasis on pain.
 GMS 6710-Neurobiology (3) Prereq: background in biological
 or behavioral sciences. Structure and physiology of the nervous
 system as it pertains to control of behavior.
 GMS 6732-Neuroendocrinology (2-4) Neural regulation of
 endocrine systems in vertebrate animals. Correlative study of
 neuroanatomical, neurophysiological, and neurochemical
 aspects of endocrine control.
 GMS 6735-Neuropharmacology (3) Prereq: background in
 biochemistry and basic neuroscience or consent of instructor.
 The identification, synthesis, metabolism, and pharmacology
 of neurotransmitters and their receptors, to include biogenic
 amines, neuropeptides, and other nervous system transmitters.
 GMS 7711-Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (3) Interrelation-
 ships of endocrine hormones, nervous system activity, and
 behavior. Sample topics include the role of hormones in sex-
 ual behavior, aggression, stress, parental behavior, learning and
 memory, mood, and target organ physiology.
 GMS 7712-Neurobehavioral Relations (3) Theories and data
 on the central nervous system basis for higher order function.
 Emphasis on arousal, purposeful behavior, and learning.
 GMS 7713-Information Storage: A Neurobiological Approach
 (3) Consideration of data dealing with basic issues concerning
 the nature of behavioral plasticity and information storage and
 their central nervous system foundations. Particular emphasis


on memory disruption and facilitation as an experimental tool
in the study of memory processes.
GMS 7714-Developmental Neuroendocrinology (3) Interrela-
tionships and roles of endocrine hormones, behavior, and
nervous system activity during the perinatal period on the devel-
opment of adult patterns of neuroendocrine activity and
behavior.
GMS 7715-Integrative Neurobiology IV: Behavioral Neuro-
biology (4) Lecture and laboratory course concerning the
neurobiological substrates of behavior, and neurobehavioral
techniques.
GMS 7720-Motor Systems (3) Basic mechanisms involved in
motor activity; muscle spindle system and its central control by
spinal cord and supraspinal mechanisms. Emphasis on normal
rather than abnormal processes.
GMS 7721-Neural Mechanisms of Ingestion and Energy
Regulation (2-3) Neuroanatomical, neurobehavioral, and
neuroendocrinological mechanisms, involved in the regulation
of food and water consumption and regulation of body weight.
GMS 7730-Functional Neurochemistry (1-3; max: 6) Prereq:
BMS 4021, GMS 7731, 7733 or consent of instructor. A seminar
course devoted to detailed analysis of selected topics of cur-
rent interest in the relations of neurochemical processes to
nervous system function.
GMS 7731-Molecular Neurobiology (3) Prereq: biochemistry.
Discussion of current topics in neurochemistry. To include the
metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins and
nucleic acids, the metabolism and function of neurotransmit-
ters, and axoplasmic flow.
GMS 7733-Integrative Neurobiology I: Cellular and Molecular
Neurobiology (4) Cellular and subcellular structure of nervous
tissue. Nervous system biochemistry including metabolism and
function of neurotransmitters. Axoplasmic transport. Degenera-
tion and regeneration and trophic functions of nervous tissue.
GMS 7740-Neuroscience Seminar (1; max: 12) Readings and
discussions of current topics in neuroscience. S/U.
GMS 7741-Special Topics in Neuroscience (1-4; max: 12) In-
tensive readings and lectures in specialized fields of neuro-
science and allied disciplines.
GMS 7742-Research Methods in Neuroscience (1-7; max: 12)
Research techniques in experimental neuroscience.
GMS 7743-Developmental Neurobiology (3) Seminar on the
neuroanatomical and functional development of the nervous
system. Includes discussion of mechanisms of embryonic
neurogenesis, behavioral embryology, and current research in
neuroembryology.
GMS 7750-Integrative Neurobiology II: Comparative
Neuroanatomy (2-3) Lecture and laboratory course concern-
ing general principles of vertebrate neuroanatomy and brain
and spinal cord organization. Mammalian neuroanatomy
stressed.
GMS 7760-Integrative Neurobiology III: Systems Neuro-
 biology (4-6) Lecture course concerning neurobiological
 systems: specifically the motor systems, nonspecific systems,
 sensory systems, and neurotransmitter-neuroendocrine systems.


 NUCLEAR ENGINEERING SCIENCES
 College of Engineering
 GRADUATE FACULTY 1982-83
 Acting Chairman: J. A. Wethington, Jr. Graduate Coor-
 dinators: E. E. Carroll, Jr.; W. H. Ellis; G. S. Roessler.
 Graduate Research Professor: A. E. S. Green. Professors:
 W. E. Bolch, Jr.; E. E. Carroll, Jr.; G. R. Dalton; N. J. Diaz;
 A. M. Jacobs; W. Mauderli; M. J. Ohanian; C. E. Roessler;
 R. T. Schneider; G. J.'Schoessow; H. A. Van Rinsvelt;
 J. A. Wethington, Jr. Associate Professors: V. A.
 Brookeman; H. D. Campbell; W. H. Ellis; L. T. Fitzgerald;
 G. S. Roessler; K. N. Scott. Assistant Professor: E. T.
 Dugan.
 The Department of Nuclear Engineering Sciences offers
 the degrees of Master of Science, Master of Engineering,
 Engineer, and Doctor of Philosophy with emphasis in
 nuclear power engineering, radiological sciences, or