The focus for this course will be on the nature of communication among nerve cells and their targets. Topics will include the development, structure and function of nerve cells, chemistry of neurotransmission, processing and integration including the cellular and molecular basis of higher functions and neurological disorders. Not open to students with credit in BIOL 435. Prerequisite: BSCI 350 or BIOL 350 and BSCI 416 or BIOL 416 or consent of the instructor.