BEST 639 Neurobiology of Addiction

Credits: 2
The goal of this course is to familiarize students with research on the neurobiology of addiction. The course will focus on theoretical processes involved in addiction and will evaluate experimental approaches designed to investigate the molecular, cellular, and systems neurobiological mechanisms involved in these processes. The course emphasizes critical analysis of experimental design and theoretical interpretations. Different topics will be discussed each week and the class meeting will consist equally of presentations and discussion.

Graded: A-F
May be taken only once for credit