NEUS1530 Synaptic Neurochemistry (1–10 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Psychology
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028
Description
This course will familiarize the students with the basic neurotransmitter systems in the mammalian
brain. The emphasis is on the biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology, and functions of
the systems.
Learning outcomes
The purpose of the course is to familiarize the students with the neurochemistry of the
neurotransmitter systems of the Central Nervous System. The course will cover basic concepts of
synaptic transmission, neurotransmitter biochemistry, and receptor pharmacology.
Study materials
Cooper, Bloom, and Roth: The Biochemical Basis of Neuropharmacology, (Eighth edition), Oxford
University Press