BGGN 253Neurobiology of Stress and Mental Disorders

4 units · BGGN · UC San Diego

This course will focus on the neurobiological mechanisms that mediate stress-induced behavioral change in animal models and in humans. Topics will range from the effects of stress hormones on brain function, to modern techniques for examining and treating stress-induced, long-lasting mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. Enrollment restricted to MS students only in the following major code: BI84, BI87. May be coscheduled with BIPN 154.