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Watkins, Linda R

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Research

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  • Professor Watkins’ research focuses on glial dysregulation of pain and opioid actions.

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  • glial dysregulation of pain and opioid actions

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Teaching

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  • NRSC 2100 - Introduction to Neuroscience
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2022
    Provides an introduction to fundamental concepts in neuroscience. The goal of this first course is to provide a strong foundation in neurobiology-cell biology, physiology of the neuronal membrane, interneuronal communication, neurotransmission, gross anatomy, and how the brain develops. Students will also learn principles of sensory systems functions. Recitation will reinforce lecture concepts through discussion of current research.
  • NRSC 2101 - Topics in Neuroscience
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
    Provides students with the opportunity to focus on a specific area of Neuroscience in depth. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
  • NRSC 4011 - Senior Thesis
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2022
    Senior Thesis credits are available for students during the semester that they write and defend a departmental Honors Thesis. A neuroscience honors thesis must be based on an empirical research project that the student directs/participates in under guidance from a faculty member. Contact the neuroscience director for further information.
  • NRSC 6602 - Behavioral Neuroscience Professional Skills Development
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022
    Enrolled graduate students in the behavioral neuroscience program will be asked to prepare, present and receive feedback on scientific presentations of their own research or from review of a current research project.
  • NRSC 7102 - Topics in Neuroscience
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2020 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022 / Fall 2023
    Advanced seminar dealing with different specialized topics in neuroscience. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours.

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