NS&B 353
Spring 2025
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01
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| Crosslisting:
BIOL 353, PSYC 353 |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Health Studies |
This course aims to provide a foundation in the underlying mechanisms of neurological and psychiatric disorders. We will explore through lectures and readings of primary literature a number of important neurological and psychiatric diseases, including including schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, sleep disorders, anxiety disorders, and Parkinson's disease. This course focuses on the fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie neurological disorders and is designed to engage students who wish to study basic aspects of brain function. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM NS&B |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: [NS&B213 or BIOL213 or PSYC240] |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (BIOL)(NS&B)(PSYC)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Less than 50% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
No textbook required.
Readings are from the primary literature.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly writing assignment.
Class participation.
Final paper. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
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| Instructor(s): Treloar,Helen Times: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: SHAN201; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 16 | | SR major: 10 | JR major: 6 | | |
| Seats Available: 0 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: X |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 15 | 1st Ranked: 8 | 2nd Ranked: 4 | 3rd Ranked: 2 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 0 |
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