Translational Models of Neuropsychiatric Disorder

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This course will be an upper level seminar course focused on reading and understanding the primary literature related to the use of animals to model human neuropsychiatric disorders. Throughout the course we will discuss the appropriateness, use, and limitations of animal models for studying human pathology. We will discuss a range of topics building from basic concepts of evolution, development, and genetics to the practice of using animals to study aging and memory function, affective pathology, and developmental disorders. Prerequisites: CLPS 0010 or NEUR0010; and preferably at least one of the following: CPSY 1150 , CPSY 1480, CPSY 0400 , CPSY 0100 , CPSY 2100 , NEUR 1740 ; NEUR 1540 .