DESCRIPTION:
This course covers molecular, cellular, circuit, systems, neuroanatomy, theory and models of learning and memory. The cross disciplinary focus on learning and memory in this course is intended to present an integrative view of the subject that emphasizes emerging findings that take advantage of novel groundbreaking models. Although this course is primarily for graduate students, advanced undergraduates may also register.
The two special events organized in connection with this course (The UCLA Biology of Learning and Memory Lecture and the Southern California Learning and Memory Symposium) are intended to expose graduate students to emerging concepts and leading figures in the field of learning and memory.
The UCLA Biology of Learning and Memory Lecture
It is given each year by a leading figure in the field. This lecture is not a "latest-research-findings-lecture", but an in depth discussion on the scientific process illustrated by the major findings of leading figures in the field of learning and memory. Past lecturers include Richard F. Thompson (2002), Edvard Moser (2003), Gary Lynch (2004), and Stephen Lisberger (2005). We are proud to announce that the 2008 UCLA Biology of Learning and Memory Lecture will be given by Terrence Sejnowski (Salk) on Monday May 19th, 2008 (1-3 PM; first floor Gonda Conference Rom)!
The Southern California Learning and Memory Symposium
The meeting will take place on Wednesday June 4th, 2008 and will highlight Learning and Memory Research in Southern California. It is a great opportunity for students and post-docs to be exposed to some of the leading figures of this exciting field. Both the UCLA Learning and Memory Lecture and the Symposium are an integral part of the course, and students in the course should register and are expected to attend these events and incorporate information learned into the written exams (see below). Click on the dates for the programs for past meetings. The program for the 2008 meeting will be available soon.
Course Numbers:
This course is being offered by the Departments of Neurobiology (M200G), the Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program (M220), the Molecular, Cellular & Integrative Physiology (M200G). and by the Department of Psychology (M208).