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330.802.01
Seminar on Aging, Cognition and Neurodegenerative Disorders

Location
East Baltimore
Term
3rd Term
Department
Mental Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2017 - 2018
Instruction Method
TBD
Class Time(s)
Thursday, 3:30 - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
Yes, with instructor consent
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Other Year
Next Offered
2025 - 2026
Prerequisite
Description
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 neuropathological changes associated with aging and with disease.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  1. Classify the major neurodegenerative disorders related to age and describe their clinical presentation
  2. Discuss the neuropathological findings associated with major neurodegenerative disorders
  3. Review challenges associated with clinical trials in neurodegenerative disease
Special Comments

Predoctoral and Postdoctoral students from A&S, SPH and Medicine students participating in training grant on age-related, cognitive and neuropsychiatric disorders.