Cellular function and communication in the central nervous system. Topics will cover physiological mechanisms of intrinsic neuronal activity, excitatory and inhibitory synaptic transmission, integrative neuronal activities and protein processing pathways related to neuronal signalling and degeneration in Alzheimer's disease. Specific examples relevant to neuronal functions and dysregulations will be used.

Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120 and Physiology 3140A; or Neuroscience 2000, Physiology 3140A and registration in Year 4 of an Honours Specialization in Neuroscience.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours.