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NEXT 603 Neuropsychopharmacology
Credits 4.
4 Lecture Hours.
Pharmacology as it relates to behavior and the central nervous system. Prerequisites: Graduate classification.
NEXT 605 Molecular Mechanisms of Drug and Toxin Action I
Credits 4.
4 Lecture Hours.
Introduction to the major tools and concepts of pharmacology. This is a two part series. By the end of these courses, the student will understand how selectivity of drug action is determined by pharmacological principles and will have a scientific basis for a rational approach to the study of drug actions and side effects. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
NEXT 610 Principles of Neuroscience I
Credits 3.
3 Lecture Hours.
Detailed introduction to the basic fundamentals of cellular and molecular neuroscience; topics include membrane potentials, action potential generation, and the mechanisms underlying synaptic transmission, as well as their molecular basis. Prerequisites: Graduate classification or approval of instructor. Cross Listing: BIOL 627 and NRSC 601.
NEXT 620 Gross Anatomy
Credits 8.
8 Lecture Hours.
Covers human gross anatomy, introduction to medical imaging and human embryology. Includes dissection-based laboratories and select applications of anatomic principles to clinical care. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
NEXT 621 Teaching Gross Anatomy
Credits 4.
1 Lecture Hour.
6 Lab Hours.
Provides instruction and experience for graduate students in teaching human gross anatomy. Students observe and assist in the laboratory and create a lecture presentation(s) and/or develop other learning materials and experiences pertinent to the teaching of graduate-level human gross anatomy. Prerequisite: NEXT 620 and approval of instructor.
NEXT 681 Seminar
Credit 1.
1 Lecture Hour.
Focus will be on critical scientific thinking. Emphasis placed on oral communications, scientific writing and grant preparation. Prerequisite: Graduate student in medicine. Approval of instructor.
NEXT 685 Directed Studies
Credits 1 to 6.
1 to 6 Lab Hours.
Limited investigation in fields other than those chosen for thesis or dissertation. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
NEXT 689 Special Topics
Credits 1 to 4.
1 to 4 Lecture Hours.
Selected topics in an identified area of pharmacology and toxicology. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
NEXT 800 Neurology Clerkship
Credits 0 to 10.
0 to 10 Other Hours.
Exposure to skills and knowledge to evaluate patients with neurologic symptoms/signs; development of appropriate differential diagnosis and treatment plans. Prerequisites: Doctor of Medicine classification.