BCH 380 Seminar: Biochemical Bases of Neurological Disorders, Fall 2004
Instructors:
Stylianos P. Scordilis: x3824, Sabin Reed 339
Adam C. Hall: x3467, Sabin Reed 337
Office hours by appointment.
Overview
Following the decade of the brain there has been a surge in understanding of the biochemical
and molecular bases of neurological disorders. This seminar will explore the underlying mechanisms
of a number of neuronal diseases, such as Mad Cow disease, Lou Gehrig's disease and brain
tumors.
Pre-requisite: Bio 230, N
3 credits.
Seminar time: Th 1-2.50PM, Sabin-Reed 342.
Schedule
| DATES |
Lectures, Discussions, Presentations and Readings |
Sept 9th
Sept 16th
Sept 23rd
Sept 30 th
Oct 7 th
Oct 14 th
Oct 21 st
Oct 28 th
Nov 4 th
Nov 11 th
Nov 18 th
Dec 2nd
Dec 9 th
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Introduction
BSE
BSE
BSE
MS/ALS
MS/ALS
MS/ALS
MS/ALS
Cancer or MS/ALS
Cancer
Cancer
Cancer
Wrap-up |
Assignments and Exams:
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Paper Presentations (20%): There will be 6 paper presentations (in pairs) throughout
the semester. Pairs will select a research article related to the current topic (in bold
above), and present it to class for 15mins with 5 mins for general discussion. You should
include in your presentation an introduction to familiarize the audience with necessary
terms, a description of the aims of the research and a concise summary of the results and
conclusions.
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Review critiques (20%): 4 review papers/chapters will be read during the course
of the semester. A brief critique/short answers on each review will be handed in at each
day of class discussion.
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Paper on a Neurological Disorder (40%): Each student will research 1-2 articles
related to the molecular basis of a neurological disorder (chosen from one of the class)
and write a short essay (2-3 pages max.) on the research articles describing how the work
has influenced our understanding of the disease.
Review papers/chapters (subject to change):
On Reserve:
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