This course will examine primary literature on neurodegenerative diseases. We will discuss primary research articles on various topics including, but not limited to, the underlying pathological mechanisms and clinical symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Throughout the course we will address aberrant protein aggregation, genetic variants, and therapeutic treatments associated with these two neurodegenerative diseases. The course will consist of student-led presentations of primary research articles, in-class discussions, writing assignments, and a video essay. Learning goals for this course include enhancing scientific literacy, critically examining research inequities, building teamwork skills, and practicing self-reflection.

This course has a required co-requisite laboratory - NEUR 320L.

Units: 1.25

Max Enrollment: 12

Prerequisites: NEUR 200 or NEUR 202.

Distribution Requirements: LAB - Natural and Physical Sciences Laboratory; EC - Epistemology and Cognition; NPS - Natural and Physical Sciences; LAB - Natural and Physical Sciences Laboratory; EC - Epistemology and Cognition; NPS - Natural and Physical Sciences

Typical Periods Offered: Spring

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall; Fall

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