COGS 163. Metabolic Disorders of the Brain (4 units)
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Description
Research is showing that cellular metabolic processes are mediating normal and abnormal brain function. For example, neurocognitive disorders often co-occur with metabolic disturbances, such as insulin resistance, diabetes, and obesity. An understanding of these mechanisms will provide insight to new treatments for cognitive and neurological disorders. The course will cover topics on the role of abnormal cellular structure, genetic, epigenetic and pathogenic influences on synaptic signaling. Prerequisites: upper-division standing.
Prerequisite courses
COGS 163 has no prerequisite courses.
Successor courses
No courses have COGS 163 as a prerequisite.