330.802.01
Seminar on Aging, Cognition and Neurodegenerative Disorders
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Mental Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2014 - 2015
Instruction Method
TBD
Thursday, 3:30 - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Other Year
Resources
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. Participants address current strategies for maximizing cognitive function with age and treatment strategies for the primary neurodegenerative disorders. Participants examine and identify gaps in knowledge and research approaches to fill these gaps. Explores concepts of cognitive systems, animal and imaging models, and selective pathological change with age and disease.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe biomarkers that have been examined in neurodegenerative disorders, including: imaging, cerebrospinal fluid, and blood biomarkers
- Review the genetic causes and/or risks for the major neurodegenerative diseases
- Name animal models of neurodegenerative disorders and how they can be used to examine new approaches to treatment
Predoctoral and Postdoctoral students from A&S, SPH and Medicine students participating in training grant on age-related, cognitive and neuropsychiatric disorders.