BIO 518 - Neuropharmacology

3 credit(s)
Neuropharmacology explores the molecular mechanisms of action of drugs that modify nerve cell function and subsequently behavior. In addition to the fundamentals of pharmacology, emphasis is placed on the chemistry of the nerve cell and the techniques used to evaluate drug-induced changes in those cells. Selected neurotransmitter systems will be described in depth, and as time permits, the neurochemical basis for selected disease states such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and schizophrenia will be discussed. It is recommended that participants in this class have previous knowledge of physiological psychology or equivalent.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.

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