Neuropharmacology
BIOL 324
Fall 2006 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
NS&B 324, BIOL 524, NS&B 524 |
The molecular mechanisms underlying the adaptive (and sometimes maladaptive) nature of brain function are beginning to be elucidated. This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the major signaling pathways involved in normal brain function and in neurological disorders. The course will initially introduce the student to the major signaling pathways in the brain, followed by their involvement in learning and memory, and neurological and psychiatric disease. Topics will include: 1) cell biology of the neuron synaptic transmission, neurotransmitters, 2) modulation of synaptic transmission, 3) tyrosine kinases, 4) G protein-coupled receptors serotonin, dopamine, acetylcholine, opiate receptors, 5)cell death and 6) molecular mechanisms of neurological diseases. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Quantitative Reasoning |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
NSM BIOL |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: [BIOL182 or MB&B182] AND [NS&B213 or BIOL213] |
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Fulfills a Major Requirement for: (BIOL)(NS&B) |
Major Readings:
Julien, Robert M., A PRIMER OF DRUG ACTION, 10th ed.
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Examinations and Assignments:
Students will be graded on mid-term and final exams, one paper, and a class presentation. |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
Though the lectures will be the same, and all students will be expected to present discussions on topics of their choice, exams and expectations will be different for graduate students, who will be graded on a separate curve. |
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