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Course Info for NESC - 401 - 01, Fall 2025
Class number: 2716 Title: Neurochemistry Department: Neuroscience
Career: Undergraduate Component: Seminar Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 19 Current enrollment: 12 Available seats: 7
Start date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 End date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM, CT - 308 Instructor(s): Puljung, Michael
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: C- or better in Neuroscience 201, Chemistry 211, or permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirement: Meets Writing Emphasis Part2 Requirements
Course Description:
An interdisciplinary course investigating the chemical processes involved in central nervous system functioning and communication. Emphasis will be placed on the chemical aspects of synthesis, metabolism, and release of neurotransmitters. The role of neurochemistry in behavioral and neurological disease states will be evaluated. Current research topics in this area will also be presented.