TOPIC
Introduction and Neuroanatomy
Neuroanatomy con't and Biomembranes I
Biomembranes II
Laboratory Calculations
CNS metabolism
Receptors I
Receptors II
Second messengers
Nitric Oxide
Eicosanoids
ACh I
ACh II
Amino acid transmitters I
Amino acid transmitters II
Midterm examination
Serotonin
Catecholamines I
Catecholamines II
Transporters
Methods I
Methods II
Peptides
Mental disorders
Neurochemistry of Alzheimers disease
Neurochemistry of alcoholism
Neurochemistry of anxiety
FINAL EXAM

Text:  No formal text is used for this course, but supplemental reading will be helpful.  The recommended text for this additional reading is "The Biochemical Basis of Neuropharmacology" by J.R. Cooper, F.E. Bloom and R.H. Roth (Oxford University Press)

Exams:  There will be two examinations; a mid-term and a final

Grading:  Each examination will count for 45 percent of the final grade. Homework assignments will count for 10 percent.  Depending on certain variables, it is possible that extra credit will be given for completing a designated assignment. Grades will be based on standard criteria as follows: 90 and above = A, 80-89 = B, 70-79 = C, 60-69 = D and 59 and below = F.