BIOL358
Diseases of the Brain
Biology
College of Liberal Arts
Course Subject Code
BIOL
Course Number
358
Status
Active
Course Attributes
CEA: ProgCLA-CEA and Au Pair, EMBC: Major-BioChem Mol Bio Elective, EMPU: Major-Public Health Elective, MBIB: Major-Biology BS, MBIO: Major-Biology BA, MCBC: Major-Chemistry BS BioChem, MPUB: Major-Public Health, NBIO: Minor-Biology, WRIT: GenEd-Writing Intensive
Course Short Title
Diseases of the Brain
Course Long Title
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Course Description
An in-depth study of neurologic diseases with a particular emphasis on Alzheimer's disease. Case studies of affected patients are used to understand the relationship between the physical changes and the behavioral impairments in these diseases. Biological mechanisms to explain the pathological and clinical manifestations of the diseases are investigated. Current therapies and ongoing scientific research into novel treatments are evaluated.
Min
4
Repeatable
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Equivalent Course(s)
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