CIBA1700 Neurobiology of Brain Disorders (3 op)

Sisältö

The basic knowledge of neurobiological mechanisms of selected neurological/psychiatric disorders 1) dementia, 2) Parkison’s disease, 3) multiple sclerosis, 4) seizures, 5) cerebrovascular diseases 6) neurotoxicology of alcohol and cannabis.

Suoritustavat

15 lectures and independent work.

Arviointiperusteet

The main focus of the course is in the genetical, biochemical and neuropharmacological background of pathological processes in the following conditions. After the course students should be able to understand the prevailing hypotheses of the causes of these diseases but, also, to understand the main principles of treatment(s) and diagnosis of these conditions.

This course is aimed at students with a basic understanding of neuroscience e.g. CIBA110

The course is based on the literature provided during the course