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330.802.01
Seminar on Aging, Cognition and Neurodegenerative Disorders

Location
East Baltimore
Term
1st Term
Department
Mental Health
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2019 - 2020
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. Discuss models of improving care for patients with dementia
  2. Describe biomarkers that have been examined in neurodegenerative disorders, and how they may be used to improve the conduct of clinical trials
  3. Review the genetic causes and/or risks for the major neurodegenerative diseases
  4. Discuss animal models of neurodegenerative disorders and how they can be used to find improved treatments for patients
Special Comments

Predoctoral and Postdoctoral students from A&S, SPH and SOM students participating in the NIA Training Program on Age-Related, Cognitive and Neuropsychiatric Disorders are required to take this course.