NEUR-2026: Introduction to Neuroscience
Description: Introduction to the fundamental principles of neuroscience. 2025: Structure and function of the nervous system. Cellular and molecular basis of neuronal signaling including electrical properties of neurons, synaptic transmission, and integration. Neurotransmitter systems and molecular signaling. Neural development and synaptic plasticity. 2026: Systems-level overview of the central nervous system. Sensory systems including olfaction, temperature, and pain. Retinal control of vision. Vestibular system and hearing. Motor systems and control of movement. Circuits related to stress, learning and behavior.
Pathways: N/A
Course Hours: 3 credits
Corequisites: NEUR-2036
Crosslist: N/A
Repeatability: N/A
Sections Taught: 16
Average GPA: 3.47 (rounds to B+)
Strict A Rate (No A-) : 53.11%
Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.92%
| Zhuo Fu | 2024 | 81.8% | 12.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.72 | 2 |
| Sarah Clinton | 2021 | 96.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 3.92 | 5 |
| Christopher Thompson | 2022 | 43.6% | 38.9% | 15.0% | 0.1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 3.20 | 4 |
| Mark A Cline | 2024 | 37.5% | 34.4% | 18.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 5.2% | 3.08 | 1 |
| Aparna P Shah | 2024 | 38.0% | 41.9% | 14.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 1.5% | 3.13 | 4 |