— Neurobiology & Pathophysiology of Mental Illness

Prerequisites & course information

This version has ended; see updated course, below. Course Description: Comparison of the neurobiology and physiology of mental health to the pathophysiology of mental illness. Causative factors of mental illness (e.g., genetic, social, environmental) through a neurobiology and pathophysiology lens (e.g., neurotransmission, neuroimmunology, nervous system malfunction). Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). NPB 143 — Neurobiology & Psychopharmacology of Mental Illness (3 units) Course Description: Neurobiology and psychopharmacology of mental illness. Mechanisms and pharmacodynamics of psychotropic drugs used in the treatment of schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety, sleep disorders, and ADHD. Prerequisite(s): NPB 100 C- or better; or NPB 110B C- or better; or consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). NPB 143 — Neurobiology & Psychopharmacology of Mental Illness (3 units) Course Description: Neurobiology and psychopharmacology of mental illness. Mechanisms and pharmacodynamics of psychotropic drugs used in the treatment of schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety, sleep disorders, and ADHD. Prerequisite(s): NPB 100 C- or better; or NPB 110B C- or better; or consent of instructor. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. General Education: Science & Engineering (SE). This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2027.