Prerequisites
01:146:245 and 01:146:270
Course Description
This course will focus on topics and concepts of early vertebrate development that are essential to understand functions and potential therapeutic applications of stem cells to spinal cord injury (SCI). Discussions will include embryonic stem cells and their restriction into various kinds of precursors as well as the biology and pathophysiology of SCI. Properties of neural stem cells and their applications in the nervous system will be discussed. The first half of the course will involve lectures as well as reading and discussing original research articles. Students will be taught how to read and critically evaluate papers. In the second half of the course, students will choose a research project, read original papers and review articles, and prepare a written paper and present an oral presentation in class. Students must have a strong background in cell biology or neurobiology.
Course Syllabus
Course Site
There will be a Canvas course site.
Course Satisfies Learning Goals
Student will gain proficiency in analyzing factual and conceptual knowledge in stem cell biology and neuroscience by researching a topic throughout the semester. Student will develop an ability to summarize, integrate and organize information in preparing their project and presenting them as PowerPoint presentations to the class and written papers including literature citations. They will use scientific reasoning to explore directions for new discoveries to improve our understanding of stem cell biology and neuroscience and its relevance to human health and to our society. These learning goals are consistent with those set by the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience, as well as the Division of Life Sciences at Rutgers University.
Exams, Assignments, and Grading Policy
Students will be required to prepare a written paper and present an oral presentation in class that will constitute 80% of their grade. The remaining 20% will be based on class participation.
Course Closed?
If this course is closed, please use the following link to add your name to the appropriate wait list: Wait List Sign Up for Fall 2023 Courses . If you have any questions, please contact the Division of Life Sciences-Office of Undergraduate at 848-445-2075 or visit the office at Nelson Biological Laboratories Room B112, Busch Campus.
Faculty
Professor Martin Grumet, Ph.D.
Department of Cell Biology & Neuroscience
W. M. Keck Center for Collaborative Neuroscience
Nelson Biological Laboratories, Busch Campus
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Professor Wise Young, Ph.D., M.D.
Department of Cell Biology & Neuroscience
W. M. Keck Center for Collaborative Neuroscience
Nelson Biological Laboratories, Busch Campus
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** All information is subject to change at the discretion of the course coordinator.
