Neurosc for Mental Health Care

2 Credits · Level: Graduate

This course builds upon the student’s knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Course content will include brain structures and functions, neurotransmission and communication pathways, and systems involved in the regulation of emotion, behavior, and cognition. Students will read and discuss current neuroscientific studies and theories regarding the contributions of genetic and socio-environmental factors to neurodevelopment, neurobiology, neurophysiology, and psychopathology. Students will develop skill in identifying appropriate neurobiological targets for pharmacological treatment based on diagnosis, symptom patterns, and suspected pathophysiology.