Coronal sections of brain depicting cortical plasticity gene expression during development. (Image courtesy of Corey C. Harwell)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Elly Nedivi
MIT Course Number
9.18 / 9.181J / 7.69J
As Taught In
Spring 2005
Level
Undergraduate / Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course considers molecular control of neural specification, formation of neuronal connections, construction of neural systems, and the contributions of experience to shaping brain structure and function. Topics include: neural induction and pattern formation, cell lineage and fate determination, neuronal migration, axon guidance, synapse formation and stabilization, activity-dependent development and critical periods, development of behavior.
