Fall 2026

Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

This course examines the molecular basis of neuronal electrical activity through original research papers, covering voltage-sensitive currents, receptors, and synaptic transmission.

offering recorded4 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Matt Jones3.5/5

Summary

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One recent reviewer rated the course difficulty as five out of five, citing confusing lectures and quizzes that demonstrated student misunderstanding.

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ZOOLOGY/​PSYCH 523 and (PHYSICS 202, 208, or 248), or graduate/professional standing

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Fall 2026
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Raw average: 2.80/5 from 5 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 3.0/5 raw quality · 4.5/5 difficulty · 2 reviews

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Matt Jones is described as organized and coherent, with clear online notes and punctual lectures. A 2015 review highlights his ability to explain concepts well and finish on time.

Conversely, a 2023 review characterizes Jones as unclear, stating his lectures drag and leave students confused. This reviewer found the quiz performance to reflect this lack of clarity.

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Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Classroom Instruction4 / 400
LEC 001Classroom Instruction21 / 400

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Student experience

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Matt Jones receives polarized reviews, with one student praising his organization and clarity while another finds his lectures unclear and confusing.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.53 GPA, 71.0% A/AB (n=31 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.72 GPA, 80.0% A/AB (n=30 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.98 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=22 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

One recent reviewer rated the course difficulty as five out of five, citing confusing lectures and quizzes that demonstrated student misunderstanding.

Experiences vary significantly; one reviewer cites coherent explanations and on-time lectures, while another reports dragging lectures that leave students confused.

Topics

  • Voltage-sensitive currents
  • Molecular biology of neuronal receptors
  • Synaptic and sensory transduction

Skills

  • Analyzing original research papers to understand molecular mechanisms of neuronal electrical activity.
  • Understanding voltage-sensitive currents, neuronal receptor molecular biology, synaptic transmission, and sensory transduction.

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NEURODPT/NTP 610 · Fall 2026

Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Recorded 2026-09-07
NEURODPT/NTP 610 · Fall 2026

Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Recorded 2026-09-07
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