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Seminar on Aging, Cognition and Neurodegenerative Disorders
Location
Internet
Term
3rd Term
Department
Mental Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2023 - 2024
Instruction Method
Synchronous Online
Thursday, 3:30 - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
Yes
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
One Year Only
Resources
Prerequisite
Addresses age-related cognitive and neuropsychiatric disorders that are of particular importance with the rapid expansion of the aging population. Focuses on the major domains of cognition and comparison of the age-related changes that occur in each cognitive domain. Includes emphasis on contrasting the major neurodegenerative disorders related to age and describing the clinical presentation and pattern of cognitive change in each condition. Addresses current strategies for maximizing cognitive function with age and treatment strategies for the primary neurodegenerative disorders. Examines and identifies gaps in knowledge and research approaches to fill these gaps. Explores concepts of cognitive systems, animal and imaging models, and neuropathological changes associated with aging and with disease.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Classify the major neurodegenerative disorders related to age and describe their clinical presentation
- Discuss the neuropathological findings associated with major neurodegenerative disorders
- Review challenges associated with clinical trials in neurodegenerative disease
Methods of Assessment
This course is evaluated as follows:
- 30% Participation
- 70% Paper(s)
Predoctoral and Postdoctoral students from A&S, SPH and Medicine students participating in training grant on age-related, cognitive and neuropsychiatric disorders.