The course begins with fertilization and moves through sequential stages in the development of the nervous system, including cell migration and differentiation, axon outgrowth and pathfinding, programmed cell death, synaptogenesis, learning, memory, neurodegenerative conditions and current strategies for neuronal regeneration.

Prerequisites: MCDB 1A-1B; and, MCDB 101A or EEMB 129; completion of all listed prerequisites with a grade of C or better.

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Stuart Feinstein
4.4
63 reviews
BSIF 1239
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08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
24 / 24 Full

BSIF 1239
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09:00 AM - 09:50 AM
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BSIF 1239
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10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
24 / 24 Full

BSIF 1239
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11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
25 / 25 Full

BSIF 1239
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12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
24 / 24 Full

BSIF 1239
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13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
24 / 24 Full

BSIF 1239
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14:00 PM - 14:50 PM
24 / 24 Full

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15:00 PM - 15:50 PM
23 / 24

BSIF 1239
F
16:00 PM - 16:50 PM
24 / 24 Full

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4.4
MCDB153 . 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

Feinstein taught this class great, he clearly has passion and an incredible understanding of the material. The TAs werent the most helpful and couldn't answer questions clearly. Exams are 80% of the grade, quizzes are 20%. Exams are graded strictly but lowest gets dropped, understand the experiments inside and out. Curve was steep, OH is helpful.

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MCDB153 . 4 Years Ago

This class is super interesting and he was SUPER accommodating during rona time. Study the experiments and think of other ways the study could have been done to do well on the tests. Easily the best prof I had during rona. Gave 24 to take tests and quizzes. Could be done with the class after the midterm if you were happy with your grade.

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MCDB153 . 4 Years Ago

He is a great teacher, and will test off of the lecture material. If you take the time to meet with him, he will help you and can give helpful insights for grading, what to expect for his tests, and ensure you understand the concepts. He is patient and will explain things ad nauseum if you truly do not understand.

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MCDB153 . 5 Years Ago

take detailed notes, rewatch the lectures, and create study guides outlining the approaches to every experimental question and you'll do well.

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MCDB153 . 5 Years Ago

didn't even get to know our final exam scores, unresponsive to any emails.

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MCDB153 . 5 Years Ago

He is one of the best professors I have taken and you can tell he is enthusiastic about the material he is presenting. Take his honors seminar if you can too. His tests are super straightforward just know all the experiments inside and out and how it relates to the question being studied. Only reading is a few articles rest of material is on slides

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