NS&B 356
Spring 2024
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01
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| Crosslisting:
BIOL 356, PSYC 356 |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Health Studies |
This course aims to provide a foundation in the underlying mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders. We will explore through lectures and readings of primary literature a number of important neurological and psychiatric diseases, including genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, Fragile X, and Williams syndrome; spectrum disorders such as autism and fetal alcohol syndrome; ADHD, Tourettes, cerebral palsy, and some motor disorders including developmental coordination disorder, stereotypic movement disorder, sensory ingration disorder, and neonatal hypoxia. 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 cellular 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)(EDST-MN)(EDST)(NS&B)(PSYC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 50% - 74% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
There is no assigned textbook for this course--all reading will be provided as downloads on Moodle. We will use recent review articles and scientific research articles.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Weekly papers, tests, presentation, class participation |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course counts as either an elective or specialized course for Psychology majors. |
| Instructor(s): Treloar,Helen Times: ..T.R.. 01:20PM-02:40PM; Location: SHAN201; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 18 | | SR major: 9 | JR major: 9 | | |
| Seats Available: 1 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 0 | JR non-major: 0 | SO: 0 | FR: X |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 5 | 1st Ranked: 3 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 1 | 4th Ranked: 0 | Unranked: 1 |
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