General provisions

The course replaces and corresponds to the course 3FF060, Neuropharmacology. 1.5 credits (hp) correspond to 1 credit point (p) according to earlier study regulation.

Entry requirements

Within the Master of Science in Pharmacy programme, it is required that the student should have at least 150 credits (100 credit points) 60 credits (40 credit points) within pharmaceutical bioscience including pharmacology and within the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Programme apply that the student has at least 120 credits (80 credit points) of which 60 credits (40 credit points) bioscience including pharmacology. For students on the engineering programme, it is required that the student has 120 credits (80 credit points) of which at least 45 credits (30 credit points) chemistry and 30 credits (20 credit points) drug-related courses. For single subject course is required 150 credits/100 credit points,of which at least 60 credits/40 credit points bioscience including pharmacology or the equivalent. knowledge from pharmaceutical, medical, veterinary science, dental or scientific education. Knowledge in Swedish and English equivalent what that is required for basic eligibility to Swedish higher education on basic level.

Learning outcomes

After examination the student should be able to: - account for basic anatomy and organisation of the central nervous system and different neuronal transmitter systems - describe established connections between different central nervous regions and physiological functions - explain new theories about the origin of different psychiatric and neurological diseases with a focus on cellular/molecular mechanisms - account for new strategies of treatment of neurological/psychiatric diseases - describe experimental animal models for studies of biochemical, molecular and functional changes in central nervous system - investigate a neuro-scientific issue and summarise the results orally and written

Content

The course comprises anatomy and organisation of central nervous system, neurotransmitter systems and established connections between different CNS-regions and physiological functions. Further, important neurotransmitters, their receptors and effector mechanisms are discussed in connections with different neurological/psychiatric diseases. New theories about the origin and treatment of different neurological and psychiatric diseases will be studied as well as experimental models for studies of biochemical, molecular and functional changes in CNS.

Instruction

The educational instruction is carried out in the form of lectures, seminars, group exercises, laboratory sessions/demonstrations and computer exercises. Special emphasis is given to the student's ability to independently acquire and process information and ability to present orally and written results. Compulsory parts of the course: Participation in laboratory sessions, demonstrations and seminars.

Assessment

Written examination is arranged at the end of the course. In order to achieve the overall grade Pass for the entire course all the compulsory parts of the course must be passed, including essay (examination code) and written examination (examination code) The opportunity of completing or re-taking failed compulsory can only be arranged when the course is offered again and only if there are vacancies.