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    Dec 05, 2025  
American University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
American University Catalog 2025-2026

NEUR-220 The Neuron (3)


This course provides an introduction to how single brain cells, called neurons, work. Topics include neural coding, excitable membranes and action potentials, synaptic physiology and neurotransmitters, and neural circuit structure and function. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: BIO-110  and NEUR-210 .