BIONB 3920
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BIONB 3920
Course Description
Course information provided by the 2021-2022 Catalog.
Introduction to neuropharmacology, with an emphasis on the neural mechanisms of psychoactive drugs. Topics include a brief introduction to neuropharmacology and a discussion of the major neurotransmitter families. The rest of the course covers the major psychoactive drugs, including cocaine, heroin, psychedelics, marijuana, and alcohol, as well as pharmaceuticals for the treatment of anxiety, schizophrenia, and depression. Includes a term paper in the form of a grant proposal to study a current problem in neuropharmacology. The course will use i-Clickers, which the students should have before the first class. BIONB3920 website
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or equivalent course in neurobiology by permission of instructor. Recommended prerequisite: knowledge of biochemistry.
Outcomes
- Master the basics of pharmacology and understand the biochemical, physiological and neural pathways of drug actions in the brain.
- Understand the neural mechanisms of addiction and withdrawal of psychoactive drugs, and the therapeutic actions of major psychiatric drugs in the brain.
- Critically analyze and evaluate papers from the neuropharmacology literature.
- Design research plans utilizing modern neurobiological techniques to test hypotheses in neuropharmacology.
- Search the literature, to propose solutions to currently unsolved problems in neuropharmacology, and to test them experimentally.
Distribution Category (PBS-AS, BIO-AS)
When Offered Fall.
Comments Academic Year 21-22 will be the final year this course will be taught.
Regular Academic Session.
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Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
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Class Number & Section Details
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Meeting Pattern
- TR Corson-Mudd A106
- Aug 26 - Dec 7, 2021
Instructors
Harris-Warrick, R
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Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisite: BIONB 2220 or equivalent course in neurobiology by permission of instructor. Recommended prerequisite: knowledge of biochemistry. Dis TBA.
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