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9.322J | Fall 2005 | Graduate

# Genetic Neurobiology

#### Course Description

This course deals with the specific functions of neurons, the interactions of neurons in development, and the organization of neuronal ensembles to produce behavior. Topics covered include the analysis of mutations, and molecular analysis of the genes required for nervous system function. In particular, this course …
This course deals with the specific functions of neurons, the interactions of neurons in development, and the organization of neuronal ensembles to produce behavior. Topics covered include the analysis of mutations, and molecular analysis of the genes required for nervous system function. In particular, this course focuses on research work done with nematodes, fruit flies, mice, and humans.

## Course Info

##### Instructors

- Prof. Troy Littleton
- Prof. William Quinn

##### Departments

- Brain and Cognitive Sciences
- Biology

##### Topics

- Science
  - Biology
    - Genetics
    - Neurobiology

##### Learning Resource Types

assignment Written Assignments
assignment Presentation Assignments
Different colored eyes in Drosophila, and gene fragments. The different eye colors are indicators of genetic variability. (Image courtesy of Quinn Laboratory, MIT Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences.)

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