BIOL 456 - Molecular Mech Brain Disorder

Institution:

King's College - Pennsylvania

Subject:

Biology

Description:

This course focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions. This course will explore how alterations in neuronal signaling, neuroanatomy, cell biology, and molecular mechanisms of normal brain function lead to diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Stroke, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Multiple Sclerosis, Schizophrenia, Depression, and Anxiety. This course will also explore how exercise can promote changes in the brain leading to improved neuronal functioning and decreased symptoms of disease. This is an integrated lecture/laboratory experience where we will explore in vitro models of neurological diseases and treatment strategies for these diseases. This course will include developing in vitro models of disease, cell death and protection assays, regenerative medicine, molecular techniques in protein biology, and microscopy. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and 213. 3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kings.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 208-5900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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