One of the main objectives of this course is to explain how neurons communicate. We will discuss how the neuronal membrane adjusts its permeability allowing an active and regulated flow of currents responsible for transmitting information, and what happens once this "information" reaches the end of the journey.

During the second half of the term, we will discuss more general principles of cellular signalling. These signalling events are essential not only to neuronal cells but to all cells in our body. Thus we will look at these mechanisms from a less "specific" point of view, not necessarily restricted to neurons.

This course provides material relevant to the third year course in Endocrinology (BS3570) and is a prerequisite for Cell and Molecular Neuroscience (BS3580).

PREREQUISITES for this course are: BS1061 and BS1091!