BIOL417 NEUROCHEMISTRY
| Course Code: |
2380417 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
6.0 |
| Department: |
Biology |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. HÜSEYÝN AVNÝ ÖKTEM |
| Offered Semester: |
Fall Semesters. |
Course Content
An introductory course which covers the biochemistry of the nervous tissue with emphasis on cell to cell signaling, neurotransmitter action and functions. Detailed molecular mechanisms of action potential generation and propagation, neurotransmitter release and adaptation process, brain biochemistry related to possible mechanisms of learning, memory (LTP), some mental diseases and mode of drug action are the main titles to be discussed.
