CHEM 455 Neurochemistry

Discussion of the biochemistry of the nervous system covering the synthesis, distribution, mechanism of function and degradation of compounds involved in neural function (including neurotransmitters, neurohormones, brain sphingolipids, steroids and prostaglandins). Mental disease with a known biochemical basis and the rationale for drug therapy are described.

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Fall

Prerequisites - CHEM 351 or CHEM 451
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Junior, Senior, or Second Bachelor standing

Equivalent Course(s) - CHEM 555
Course History -
New Course 9/2015, effective Fall 2016

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