CIBA1700 Neurobiology of Brain Disorders (3 op)
Osaamistavoitteet
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.
Suoritustavat
15 lectures and independent work
厂颈蝉盲濒迟枚
The basic knowledge of neurobiological mechanisms of selected neurological/psychiatric disorders 1) dementia, 2) Parkison鈥檚 disease, 3) multiple sclerosis, 4) seizures, 5) cerebrovascular diseases 6) neurotoxicology of alcohol and cannabis.
Oppimateriaalit
The course is based on the literature provided during the course
Arviointiperusteet
Independent work and presentation in pairs or essay exam
Esitietovaatimukset
This course is aimed at students with a basic understanding of neuroscience e.g. CIBA110