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BIOL 129CAdvanced Topics in Nervous System Disorders

5 creditsGE TAUndergraduateStudent Option

Provides a basic introduction to the fundamental aspects of common diseases affecting the central nervous system and current methods used to treat them. Students read, analyze, and discuss original research articles related to nervous system disorders. To facilitate in-class discussion and presentation, enrollment is limited to 30 students.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 125; students cannot enroll in BIOL 129C after receiving credit with a 'C' or better in BIOL 129A or BIOL 129B. Enrollment is restricted to seniors majoring in neuroscience.

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When it runs

Winter 2027Open Winter 2027

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm
TBAD. A. FeldheimOpen 0/20

Winter 2026Open Winter 2026

SectionTypeWhenWhereInstructorSeats
01Lecture
Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm
Thimann Lab 101D. A. FeldheimOpen 19/20

Who teaches it

InstructorRatingDifficultyWould take againReviews
David Feldheim3.3 / 53.0 / 557%35

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