PHRM 6340 Psychiatric Disorders: From Bench to Bedside (Including Substance Use)

3 SCH. This advanced course will focus on the neurological basis of psychiatric disorders. A primary goal of the course is to integrate basic research and clinical findings. All disorders will be discussed at the molecular, cellular, systems and behavioral levels. Each lecture, following the introduction, will focus on a specific neuropsychiatric disorder, including Schizophrenia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Tourette’s Syndrome, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Unipolar Depression and Bipolar Disorder. Other lecture specific topics may include various forms of substance use/abuse (e.g., nicotine, alcohol, cocaine/methamphetamine, hallucinogens and marijuana). A college level knowledge of basic chemistry, cell physiology and anatomy is required. The format of the course will be a formal lecture followed by an informal discussion. Participation in class discussion is essential. Offered every other spring (even years). Letter Grade