NROSCI 1030 - PSYCHTRC DISORDERS AND BRAIN FUNCTION

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
This course examines the neurobiological basis of psychiatric disturbances (including schizophrenia, depression, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntingtons chorea). The initial portion presents an overview of basic neuropharmacology, with an emphasis on recent findings of relevance to psychiatric disorders. The major portion consists of lectures on the anatomical, physiological, and neurochemical bases for specific psychiatric disturbances, and the mechanism of action of therapeutic drugs used in their treatment. A strong neuroscience background is required.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: [NROSCI 1000 (MIN GRADE ‘B-‘) or NROSCI 1003 (MIN GRADE ‘B-‘)] and NROSCI 1011 or NROSCI 1013; PLAN: Neuroscience (BS or MN)

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