BIOL 125Introduction to Neuroscience
The structure and function of the nervous system. Topics include elementary electrical principles, biophysics and physiology of single nerve and muscle cells, signal transduction at synapses, development of the nervous system, and neural basis of behavior. Requires a good understanding of basic biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, and BIOE 20B; and BIOL 100, or BIOC 100A and BIOC 100B.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | J Bask Aud 101 | B. M. Colquitt | Open 70/75 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 11:40am–1:15pm | Thim Lecture 001 | E. Kim | Open 73/80 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Merrill Acad 102 | B. M. Colquitt | Open 77/78 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Colquitt | 5.0 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 100% | 2 |
| Euiseok Kim | 3.8 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 | 67% | 5 |
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