COGS 163Metabolic Disorders of the Brain
Research is showing that cellular metabolic processes are mediating normal and abnormal brain function. For example, neurocognitive disorders often co-occur with metabolic disturbances, such as insulin resistance, diabetes, and obesity. An understanding of these mechanisms will provide insight to new treatments for cognitive and neurological disorders. The course will cover topics on the role of abnormal cellular structure, genetic, epigenetic and pathogenic influences on synaptic signaling.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “upper-division standing.”
Where it sits in degree plans
One of the options in (1)
- Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience (B.S.) (PC34)