Research in neuroscience extends from studies on the molecular biology of individual nerve cells to the biological basis of normal and disordered behavior and cognition. Studies in the areas of cellular and molecular neurobiology continue to be instrumental in defining how cells in the nervous system carry out complex motor, sensory, and cognitive processes. Other than trauma, genetic abnormalities underlie the vast majority of neurological disorders. Thus, studies at the molecular, cellular, and systemic level are essential for understanding the mechanisms of disease processes as well as defining resulting phenotypes. Research emphasis by faculty in this area includes studies focused on the development and plasticity of neural circuits, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, neuromuscular diseases, movement disorders, neuroimmunology, neurotrauma and regeneration of circuits in the nervous system, circadian cycle neurobiology. Many faculty members have research interests in one or more of these areas of study. As a group, the neuroscience faculty work together to provide students with both a broad and deep knowledge of the nervous system as well as an opportunity to carry out focused research in a selected area of neuroscience interest. The core curriculum will provide the major foundation for graduate students requesting the transcript designation of neurological and neuromuscular disorders. All students requesting the transcript designation Neurological and Neuromuscular Disorders will be required to register in relevant classes to reach a total of 15 credit hours beyond the core curriculum. The one required course will provide a basic background in the organization of the nervous system that is essential for all students who want the designation on their transcript. In addition, students are required to enroll in the neuroscience seminar course or in a seminar series specifically related to the neurobiology of disease.