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Course Info for NESC - 401 - 01, Spring 2023
Class number: 2881 Title: Neurochemistry Department: Neuroscience
Career: Undergraduate Component: Lecture Session: Regular
Instructor's Permission Required: No Grading Basis: Regular Units: 1.00
Enrollment limited to 15 Current enrollment: 9 Available seats: 6
Start date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 End date: Friday, May 12, 2023 Mode of Instruction: In Person
Schedule: TR: 9:25AM-10:40AM, LSC - 131 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.