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Independent Study In Cell Biology And Neuroscience
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01:146:295 · Cell Biology and Neuroscience · School 01 — New Brunswick School of Arts and Sciences
This three-credit course gives non-CBN majors a selected-area introduction to cell biology and neuroscience, spanning gene-transcription regulation through neural signaling and cognition. Its Spring 2026 syllabus follows membrane potentials and neural signaling into synaptic and molecular signaling, sensory and motor systems, development, and neural-circuit repair.
How it’s graded
Spring 2026
Students rate teaching
SIRS · 1,546 responses · 2014–2025
Spring 2027
2 open in snapshot · 1 instructor
When it meets
College Avenue
Checked-in sections · current seat counts are unavailable.
MTh 8:30 AM · College Avenue · 2 sections · 2 open
AI-generated overview
Four equally weighted exams; the fourth is a semi-cumulative final exam. Spring 2026 syllabus only.
Participation and attendance component in the Spring 2026 syllabus.
Spring 2026 syllabus; quizzes are generally given through Canvas after lectures.
Evidence term: Spring 2026. Past weights are not current section policy.
4 units · topic sequence may vary by instructor
The Spring 2026 outline begins with membrane potential and neural signaling.
The outline moves through synaptic transmission and neurotransmitters, then molecular signaling and cytoskeleton.
The middle units cover somatic sensation and pain, movement and central control, and neuroanatomy.
The final topic units cover early brain development, neural-circuit construction and modification, and nervous-system repair and regeneration.
Researched and independently reviewed · 2 sources · 5/12 fields found · 1 source conflict
officialSummary: found · Department course description and Spring 2026 syllabus were inspected.
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assessment: conflict · Spring 2026 syllabus reports 70/10/20 with four exams; the undated department page reports 60/40 with three exams. Candidate retains only dated Spring 2026 values; parent should review discrepancy.
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fit.bestFor: found · Department explicitly distinguishes the course audience from CBN majors.
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fit.toughIf: found · Formal prerequisite comes from the department page and Spring 2026 syllabus.
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prerequisitesInPractice: found · Formal biology prerequisite is listed; no student-derived additional preparation requirement found.
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instructorVariation: not-found · Only one Fall 2026 instructor appears in the supplied schedule; no section comparison evidence found.
Rutgers Fall 2026 "01:146:295" "Tara Cominski" syllabus
chapters: found · Spring 2026 syllabus has a dated week-by-week topic schedule.
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2 open · College Avenue
| Section | Status | Instructor | Meeting | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0113722 | Open | Tara Cominski | Monday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at VD 211; Thursday 8:30 AM-9:50 AM at VD 211VD 211 | College Avenue |
| 0213723 | Open | Tara Cominski | Monday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at VD 211; Thursday 12:10 PM-1:30 PM at VD 211VD 211 | College Avenue |
Historical student surveys
Teaching
4.69
Course quality
4.67
Response rate
53.2%
Coverage
19 offerings · 2014–2025
| Instructor | Offerings | Teaching | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Schjott | 7 | 4.74 | 4.71 |
| Tara Cominski | 6 | 4.62 | 4.58 |
| Schjott J. | 4 | 4.70 | 4.70 |
| Schjott J | 2 | 4.75 | 4.70 |
Catalog and planning context
Credits
3
Current campuses
College Avenue
Current availability
2 open of 2
Catalog terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
Core codes
None listed
Loaded terms
6
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