Neuroscience Courses
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Preparation for Qualifying Exam | BBS 602
Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science
This course will help prospective scientists in the biological and medical sciences communicate their work effectively, in writing, graphics, and oral presentations. The course teaches how to prepare a research paper using words, statistics, and figures; how to present science to a lay audience; how to write a grant proposal; and how to present orally to scientific peers.
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): None
Fulfills an elective requirement: No
Course Directors: Jill Zitzewitz, Daryl Bosco, and Nese Kurt Yilmaz
Semester Offered: Fall
Last Taught: Fall 2024
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Scientific Inquiry in Biomedical Research | BBS 614
Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science
This problem-based course provides learning opportunities through exploration of multidisciplinary areas of contemporary biomedical research, and creates a forum for practice in the skills required for research.
Credits: 6
Prerequisite(s): Matriculation in the PhD Program
Fulfills an elective requirement: No
Course Directors: Jill Zitzewitz, Neal Silverman, Elizabeth Shank
Semester Offered: Fall
Last Taught: Fall 2024
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Experiential PhD: Professional Development for Internship | BBS 707
Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science
In this professional development course, students will explore how relevant practical experiences enhance classroom learning and research, and how scholarly work enhances their practical training. This course will provide Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences students opportunities to connect theory and practice through experiential learning in a professional work environment. Students will examine, articulate, and defend their professional values and use concurrent reflection exercises to create “maps” and action steps to reach multiple long-term professional goals. We will focus on the value of continuous learning through reflective practice, mentorship, professional organizations and conferences, and leadership opportunities in the field. During this course, students will develop their professional identity and commit to lifelong learning. Students are required to take this course before going out on internship and must receive additional permissions from their advisors and TRAC approval for internship placement. This process ensures that the chosen internships align with the student's academic and career goals and confirms that they are prepared for the experience.
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Approval of TRAC
Fulfills an elective requirement: No
Course Director: Lisa Tison-Thomas
Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Last Taught: New course
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Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Neuroscience | BBS 780
Programs: Neuroscience
This course has two parts. Part I focuses on electrical properties of neurons, transmitters, receptors, and neurotransmitter release. Part 2 focuses on neurodevelopment. Videos, problem sets, paper discussions and take-home assignments are integrated with subject introductions by faculty for efficient, but active learning. Modern methods and research preparations are introduced along with subject matter to prepare students for thesis research.
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BBS 614 or BBS 748 (non-degree students) or course equivalent
Fulfills an elective requirement: Yes
Course Director: Michael Francis
Semester Offered: Spring
Last Taught: Spring 2024
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Bases of Brain Disease | BBS 782
Programs: Neuroscience
This advanced topics course will be an in-depth study of specific areas of the neurochemical, anatomical, cell biological and genetic basis of nervous system disease. It will teach students skills in critically reading, literature and presentation of research material. The course topics are divided into sections covering disorders of neuronal migration and development; neurodegenerative diseases; and behavioral disorders. These topics cover the cell and molecular biological processes of brain function in health and disease.
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): BBS 614 or BBS 748 (non-degree students) or course equivalent or permission from course coordinator
Fulfills an elective requirement: Yes
Course Director: Claudio Punzo
Semester Offered: Fall, even years
Last Taught: Fall 2024
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Journal Club in Neuroscience | BBS 808
Programs: Neuroscience
Neuroscience Journal Club gives students the opportunity to present and discuss exciting new papers in neuroscience in an informal setting. Student presentations occur weekly (Wednesday 12-1). Students are also expected to attend the Department of Neurobiology Seminar series (Thursday 12:15-1:15) and to meet with external speakers (Thursday 1:40-2:20). Program in Neuroscience students are required to take 2 semesters of BBS 808, 814 or BBS 838.
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): None
Fulfills an elective requirement: No
Course Director: David Weaver
Semester Offered: Fall, Spring
Last Taught: Fall 2021
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Neuroscience Seminar | BBS 814
Programs: Neuroscience
Participants in this course will attend the Department of Neurobiology Seminar Series. Attendance at > 60% of seminars in a semester is needed for a passing grade. Two semesters of Neuroscience Seminar are required for Neuroscience Program students. Program in Neuroscience students are required to take 2 semesters of BBS 808, 814 or BBS 838.
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): None
Fulfills an elective requirement: No
Course Director: David Weaver, Kensuki Futai
Semester Offered: Fall, Spring
Last Taught: Fall 2024
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Systems and Circuits Neuroscience | BBS 820
Programs: Neuroscience
This Advanced Topics course will cover sensory and motor systems, Integrative neuroscience, motivated behaviors, and model organisms. The course will consist of lectures, student presentations, and paper discussions. Intended to follow BBS 780, but 780 is not a prerequisite. Strongly recommended for Program in Neuroscience students; others are welcome.
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BBS 614 or BBS 748 (non-degree students) or course equivalent
Fulfills an elective requirement: Yes
Course Director: Patrick Emery
Semester Offered: Fall
Last Taught: Fall 2024
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Communicating Neuroscience: Learning by Doing | BBS 838
Programs: Neuroscience
This course will demonstrate the major elements that distinguish a great presentation, and identify areas in which each student can improve their presentations through peer critiques and self-assessment. Importantly, this class will allow students many opportunities to see their skills improve throughout the course. Program in Neuroscience students are required to take 2 semesters of BBS 808, 814 or BBS 838.
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Students conducting research in the neuroscience field will have priority if maximum enrollment is reached, but the course is open to students from other Programs and areas of research on a space-available
Fulfills an elective requirement: No
Course Director: David Weaver
Course Offered: Fall
Last Taught: Fall 2020
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Tutorial in Neuroscience | BBS 848
Programs: Neuroscience
Tutorials offer the opportunity for one student or a small group of students to discuss research in a specific research area, or a series of selected papers, with one or more faculty members. The small group format allows extensive discussion and interaction. This course number allows faculty and students the flexibility to develop a syllabus of their making. The proposed syllabus must be approved by the Neuroscience Program director. Tutorials are arranged with individual faculty members. Students may re-enroll for multiple tutorials.
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Permission from Neuroscience Program Director
Fulfills an elective requirement: No
Course Director: David Weaver
Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Last Taught: Fall 2021
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Research Rotation | BBS 850
Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science
Research rotations are defined periods of research experience under the direction of a faculty member. They are intended to familiarize the student with concepts and techniques in several areas of research and to assist the student in evaluating research laboratories and projects that might be developed into a dissertation project. The student will participate in an ongoing research project; gain familiarity with concepts underlying the research; acquire a working knowledge of techniques used in the research; and write a report and present an oral summary of the results of the research.
In the summer term, only MD/PhD students may register.
Credits: 2-5
Fulfills an elective requirement: No
Course Director: Varies
Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Last Taught: Taught every Fall, Spring, and Summer
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Summer Research - Year One | BBS 851
Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science
Summer Research – Year 1 is for first year BBS students. Expectations are for students to (1) formulate initial hypotheses and/or goals, (2) design and begin to execute research plans, (3) Critically read and evaluate relevant literature.
Credits: 6
Fulfills an elective requirement: No
Course Director: Varies
Semester Offered: Summer
Last Taught: Taught every Summer
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BBS Qualifying Exam | BBS 860
Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science
Students are required to register for this course in the fall semester of the academic year in which they are to pass their Qualifying Examination.
Credits: 1
Fulfills an elective requirement: No
Course Director: Mary Ellen Lane
Semester Offered: Fall
Last Taught: Taught every year
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BBS TRAC Meeting | BBS 865
Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science
All graduate students are required to have at least one Thesis Research Advisory Committee (TRAC) meeting each academic year. After passing their Qualifying Examination and selection of their TRAC, students are required to register for this course each fall semester until their Dissertation Advisory Committee is formed.
MD/PhD Goals: 1) To periodically review progress along thesis research project advised by content experts 2) To provide guidance for establishing a thesis research project consistent with the MD/PhD Program goals
MD/PhD Curricular Expectations: Two Thesis Research Advisory Committee (TRAC) meeting each academic year as define by the Professionalism Benchmark Checklist
Credits: 1
Fulfills an elective requirement: No
Course Director: Mary Ellen Lane
Semester Offered: Fall
Last Taught: Taught every year
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Prequalifying Research | BBS 870
Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science
This course is for students who have selected a program and thesis advisor but who have not yet passed the Qualifying Examination.
Credits: 9
Fulfills an elective requirement: No
Course Director: Student's thesis advisor
Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Last Taught: Taught every semester
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Thesis Research | BBS 900
Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science
Students register for Thesis Research fall term of year three of the program (MD/PhD Students: Fall term of year four in the program), after passing the Qualifying Exam.
Credits: 12
Fulfills an elective requirement: No
Course Director: Student's thesis advisor
Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Last Taught: Taught every semester
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Graduate Research | BBS 990
Programs: Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science
Students register for Graduate Research fall term of year four (MD/PhD Students: Fall term of year five+) in the PhD Program and will continue to register each semester until they complete all remaining requirements.
Credits: 0
Fulfills an elective requirement: No
Course Director: Student's thesis advisor
Semester Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Last Taught: Taught every semester
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Responsible Conduct of Research, Part 1 | GSB 601
Programs: Basic Biomedical Sciences Core Course, Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Population Health Sciences, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science
This course provides students opportunities to recognize and solve ethical problems in the responsible conduct of research. Major NIH required topics include those relevant for graduate students at this stage of training.
Credits: 0.5
Fulfills an elective requirement: No
Course Director: Anthony Imbalzano and Kate Lapane
Semester Offered: Fall
Last Taught: Fall 2024
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Responsible Conduct of Research, Part 2 | GSB 602
Programs: Basic Biomedical Sciences Core Course, Biochemistry & Molecular Biotechnology, Biophysical, Chemical, and Computational Biology Pathway, Cancer Biology, Immunology & Microbiology, Interdisciplinary, Neuroscience, Population Health Sciences, Systems, Computational, and Quantitative Biology, Translational Science
This course provides students opportunities to recognize and solve ethical problems in the responsible conduct of research. Major NIH required topics include those relevant for graduate students at this stage of training.
Credits: 1
Fulfills an elective requirement: No
Course Director: Anthony Imbalzano and Kate Lapane
Semester Offered: Fall
Last Taught: Fall 2024