BIOL143
NEUROSCIENCE
- Department
- Biology
- Terms offered
- 14
- Data refreshed
- Sep 29, 2026
Description
BIOL 143 introduces the field of neuroscience, which is the scientific study of nervous systems and their relationship to behavior and disease. The course covers topics including neuronal structure and function, synaptic communication and intra- and intercellular signaling systems, development and regeneration of nervous systems, processing of sensory information, and complex functions such as learning, memory, cognition, and emotion. We will explore the following question throughout the semester. How can specialized cells called neurons work together to yield 'emergent' properties that we associate with being 'human' such as emotions, social interactions, perception of the world around us, and memories, and how does this compare with other animals - i.e., what is it about our brain/nervous system that makes us human?
Syllabi
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Offering history & forecast 2016–2026
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer | Intersession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2030 Fall: 56% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 8 of 9 fall terms since 2018. | 2030 Spring: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 spring terms since 2018. | 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. | 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020. |
| 2029 | 2029 Fall: 61% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 9 of 10 fall terms since 2017. | 2029 Spring: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 spring terms since 2017. | 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. | 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2028 | 2028 Fall: 64% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 10 of 11 fall terms since 2016. | 2028 Spring: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 spring terms since 2016. | 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. | 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2027 | 2027 Fall: 68% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 11 of 12 fall terms since 2015. | 2027 Spring: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 spring terms since 2015. | 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. | 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017. |
| 2026 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2025 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2024 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2023 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2022 | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2021 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2020 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2019 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2018 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
| 2017 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | Not offered |
| 2016 | 1 section | Not offered | Not offered | No data for this term |
Future estimates combine recent offering frequency with detected multi-year cycles. Hover a cell for confidence and evidence; low-confidence estimates are marked with ~.
Meeting times
Most recent first- Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:00 AM–11:50 AM Biological Sciences B124 202620252023
- Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:00 AM–9:50 AM Biological Sciences B237 202020172013
- Mon, Wed, 12:00 PM–1:15 PM Biological Sciences B237 2012
| Term | Professor | Type | Credits | Enrollment | CRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Neva Meyer | Lecture | 1 | 20 of 28 enrolled | 22461 |
| Fall 2025 | Neva Meyer | Lecture | 1 | 30 of 28 enrolled | 22461 |
| Fall 2024 | Neva Meyer | Lecture | 1 | 26 of 28 enrolled | 22461 |
| Fall 2023 | Neva Meyer | Lecture | 1 | 29 of 28 enrolled | 22461 |
| Fall 2021 | Neva Meyer | Lecture | 1 | 25 of 32 enrolled | 22256 |
| Fall 2020 | Neva Meyer | Lecture | 1 | 28 of 27 enrolled | 22256 |
| Fall 2019 | Neva Meyer | Lecture | 1 | 23 of 32 enrolled | 22256 |
| Fall 2018 | Anthony W. Giampetruzzi | Lecture | 1 | 24 of 30 enrolled | 22256 |
| Fall 2017 | Neva Meyer | Lecture | 1 | 30 of 30 enrolled | 22256 |
| Fall 2016 | Carrie E. Mahoney | Lecture | 1 | 40 of 50 enrolled | 22256 |
| Fall 2015 | Neva Meyer | Lecture | 1 | 24 of 30 enrolled | 22256 |
| Fall 2014 | Neva Meyer | Lecture | 1 | 18 of 30 enrolled | 22256 |
| Fall 2013 | Neva Meyer | Lecture | 1 | 37 of 36 enrolled | 22256 |
| Fall 2012 | Neva Meyer | Lecture | 1 | 39 of 36 enrolled | 22256 |