BIOL358

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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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Course Restrictions

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