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tion 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
contributing to the physiology, chemistry, and anatomy of
the nervous system.
BMS 7142C-Medical Neuroscience (4) Comprehensive ov-
erview of human neuroanatomy from the subcellular to the
gross tissue level. Lectures cover neurochemistry, neu-
ropharmacology, neurophysiology, neuroendocrinology and
neurobehavioral biology. Clinical correlations and applica-
tions. H. S/U option available for non-medical science ma-
jors.
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 sys-
tem. 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
Membranes (2) Membrane ionic permeability changes un-
derlying action and synaptic potential generation described
in detail. Applications of electrophysiological and radio-.
active tracer techniques to analysis of drug action on ex-
citable membranes.
BMS 7513-Physiological Basis of Brain Rhythms (2) Analysis
of the structural, physiological and pharmacological sub-
strates for electrical activity of the central nervous system as
manifested in the normal electroencephalogram, including
the development ard 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 of the nervous system. S/U.
GMS 5702-Neurohumors and Behavior (3) Prereq: STA
3023, BMS 5520, and PSB 3004. Synthesis, action, and metab-
olism of putative neural transmitters; pharmacological
means of altering these; physiological or behavioral func-
tions attributed to putative neural transmitters.
GMS 6700-History of the Neurosciences (2) Discoveries,
concepts, and technical advances in the basic nervous sys-
tem disciplines from ancient to modern times. Emergence of
the several neuroscience as experimental disciplines pro-
viding a foundation for rational medical applications.
GMS 6701-Comparative Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiol-
ogy (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
central nervous system coding and information, using som-
esthesis as a model, with particular emphasis on pain.
GMS 6710-Neurobiology (3) Prereq: background in biolog-
ical 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 instruc-
tor. The identification, synthesis, metabolism, and pharma-
cology of neurotransmitters and their receptors, to include
biogenic amines, peuropeptides, and other nervous system
transmitters.
GMS 7711-Behavioral Neuroendocrinology (3) Interrela-
tionships of endocrine hormones, nervous system activity,
and behavior. Sample topics include the role of hormones in
sexual behavior, aggression, stress, parental behavior, learn-
ing 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 Ap-
proach (3) Consideration of data dealing with basic issues
concerning the nature of behavioral plasticity and informa-
tion 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)! Inter-
relationships and roles of endocrine hormones, behavior,
and nervous system activity during the perinatal period on
the development of adult patterns of neuroendocrine ac-
tivity and behavior.
GMS 7715-Integrative Neurobiology IV: Behavioral Neu-
robiology (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 con-
trol 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 regu-
lation 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 semi-
nar course devoted to detailed analysis of selected topics of
current interest in the relations of neurochemical processes
to nervous system function.
GMS 7731-Molecular Neurobiology (3) Prereq: biochemis-
try. Discussion of current topics in neurochemistry. To in-
clude the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids,
proteins and nucleic acids, the metabolism and function of
neurotransmitters, and axoplasmic flow.
GMS 7733-Integrative Neurobiology I: Cellular and
Molecular Neurobiology (4) Cellular and subcellular struc-
ture of nervous tissue. Nervous system biochemistry includ-
ing metabolism and function of neurotransmitters. Ax-
oplasmic transport. Degeneration 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 neu-
roscience 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 em-
bryonic neurogenesis, behavioral embryology, and current
research in neuroembryology.
GMS 7750-Integrative Neurobiology II: Comparative Neu-
roanatomy (2-3) Lecture and laboratory course concerning
general principles of vertebrate neuroanatomy and brain
and spinal cord organization. Mammalian neuroanatomy
stressed.
GMS 7760-Integrative Neurobiology III: Systems Neu-
robiology (4-6) Lecture course concerning neurobiological
systems: specifically the motor systems, nonspecific systems,
sensory systems, and neurotransmitter-neuroendocrine sys-
tems.


NUCLEAR ENGINEERING SCIENCES
College of Engineering
 GRADUATE FACULTY, 1984-85
Acting Chairman: J. A. Wethington, Jr. Graduate Co-
ordinator: A. M. Jacobs. Graduate Research Professor:
A. E. S. Green. Professors: W. E. Bolch, Jr.; E. E. Carroll,
Jr.; G. R. Dalton; N. 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: W. H. Ellis; L. T. Fitzgerald; G. S.
Roessler; K. N. Scott; E. T. Dugan. Assistant Engineer:
W. G. Vernetson.
 The Department of Nuclear Engineering Sciences
offers the degrees of Master of Science, Master of En-
gineering, Engineer, and Doctor of Philosophy with