9.01  Intro Neuroscience

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There was not time in class to get to all of chapter 25.  Since we didn't cover some of the sections, we won't hold you responsible for them on the exam.  The sections you can exclude are:
Synaptic Plasticity in the Cerebellar Cortex pg 772 - 776 and
Molecular Basis of Long-Term Memory pg 787 - 791

However, he did cover one section in chapter 23, so you should read that instead:
Elementary Mechanisms of Cortical Synaptic Plasticity pg 716 - 720

Problem set 6 has been posted. It is due Monday in class.

We've noticed that many of you are having trouble staying awake for the duration of the lectures.  Here are some nutritional tips that might help you get through class:

1) If you're going to use caffeine to stay awake, you should sip the equivalent of 1/4 of a cup of coffee over an hour.  Any more than that will give you jitters.

2) Sipping water throughout the class can be just as effective as drinking a caffeinated beverage.

3) Try bringing a healthy snack to nosh on during class.  Some good examples are fruit or a granola bar.

4) Make sure you are getting protein in your lunch (and be sure you're eating lunch!).  Eating a lunch heavy in carbs can cause you to crash in the afternoon.