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2015-2016 University Catalog

NEUR 600 - Chemistry and the Brain

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable
Fundamentals of general chemistry, atoms, molecules, and reactions, with emphasis on water solutions. Organic compounds and functional groups, biosynthesis and properties, and examples from nervous system. Also includes biopolymers and their roles in cellular and neuronal organization, ionic channels, neurotransmitter receptors, and psychoactive substances.

Equivalent to PSYC 556

Prerequisite(s): Admission to neuroscience PhD program or permission of instructor.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0