Course Identification

Cell biology of the neuron
20203211

Lecturers and Teaching Assistants

Prof. Mike Fainzilber, Dr. Ida Rishal
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Course Schedule and Location

2020
First Semester
Tuesday, 14:15 - 16:00, Room 490C , Benoziyo Biochemistry Building
19/11/2019

Field of Study, Course Type and Credit Points

Life Sciences: Lecture; Elective; Regular; 2.50 points
Life Sciences (Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Track): Lecture; Elective; Core; 2.50 points
Life Sciences (Brain Sciences: Systems, Computational and Cognitive Neuroscience Track): Lecture; Elective; Regular; 2.50 points
Life Sciences (Computational and Systems Biology Track): Lecture; Elective; Regular; 2.50 points

Comments

* No lecture on December 10th.
* No Lecture on January 28th.

Prerequisites

No

Restrictions

24

Language of Instruction

English

Attendance and participation

Required in at least 80% of the lectures

Grade Type

Numerical (out of 100)

Grade Breakdown (in %)

30%
30%
40%

Evaluation Type

Final assignment

Scheduled date 1

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Estimated Weekly Independent Workload (in hours)

2

Syllabus

Neurons are uniquely large and polarized cells, with specialized functions in information transfer. These characteristics pose significant challenges for the basic mechanisms that sustain all cells, requiring sophisticated adaptation and specialization in neuronal cell biology. The course will explore these specializations and adaptations, including the following topics: neuronal cytoskeleton and transport, compartmentalization and membranes, local protein synthesis, RNA biology in neurons, energy supply and regulation, and neuronal growth and maintenance. Student seminars will cover examples of these mechanisms in contexts ranging from neurodevelopment to neurodegeneration.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of current issues in neuronal cell biology and plan research projects in this field.

Reading List

  

Website

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