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NEU 348
Diseases of the Nervous System

Cross-listed as BIO 348


Catalog Description: Our brains control everything that makes us human, including how we think, feel, learn, and how we perceive the outside world. When the brain is damaged by disease or injury or fails to form correctly during development, the results can be catastrophic. This course will examine selected diseases of the nervous system at both the clinical and the molecular level and assess current treatments. Diseases to be discussed may include Alzheimer, schizophrenia, neural tube defects, autism, and spinal cord injuries. Readings from the primary literature and laboratory activities will complement the lecture material.

Credits: 4

Prerequisites: BIO 222 or BIO 236 or permission of the instructor

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