BIOL 117. Neuropharmacology

Neuropharmacology investigates the mechanisms of drug effects on the nervous system, from the molecular level to the whole animal. We will examine the mode of action of neuroactive drugs, learn about drug design and development, xenobiotic metabolism and the cellular and organismal responses to drug exposure. Neuropharmacology is intrinsically interdisciplinary and uses tools and concepts from molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, and computer science. Topics will encompass landmark pharmacology papers and New Approach Methods. Students will explore the field of neuropharmacology through student-driven discussion of primary literature. Course content emphasizes statistical and quantitative methods, and engagement with different stakeholder (academia, industry, government, public) viewpoints.

This course serves as a Group A Neuroscience elective.

Prerequisite: STAT 011 , CHEM 010 , CPSC 021 and one of the following: CHEM 038 , BIOL 014 , BIOL 022 , or BIOL 027 ; or with permission of instructor.

Prerequisite Intermediate Course successfully completed with a grade of B(3.0) or better.

Recommended: STAT 021
Natural sciences and engineering.
1 credit.
Catalog chapter: Biology
Department website: www.swarthmore.edu/biology

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