CEBN 0910 - Nervous System Function in Health and Disease

Institution:

Brown University

Subject:

Description:

The human nervous system is the most complex organ system of the body. When neurological disease strikes, the underlying pathology disrupts normal brain functions such as sensing ones environment, learning and memory, and performing coordinated movements. In this course we will study the interplay between basic structure and function in the nervous system and discuss how neurological disorders affect this structure-function harmony. The course will cover introductory neuroscience topics such as basic structure of the nervous system, how neurons conduct biological electricity and how they communicate with each other using chemical messengers. We will then apply this basic knowledge to analyze how neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and Schizophrenia alter normal neuronal physiology. In this section of the course we will only briefly survey the clinical aspects of the disease, while placing emphasis on the hypothesized causes and current treatment strategies. The course structure includes lectures, short exams, a group presentation, a jeopardy quiz, critical analysis of a scientific paper, and a possible field trip. This course will serve to introduce the functioning nervous system to students interested in neuroscience, psychology, medicine or biology. It is strongly recommended that applicants successfully complete a basic course in high school biology and chemistry prior to enrolling in this course.

Credits:

0.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.