Alzheimer’s Disease: Causes and consequences of brain degeneration
NEURO 101AA
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Description
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects millions globally and is the leading cause of dementia among adults. In this course we will develop an understanding for the characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias that contribute to brain degeneration, the effects that these diseases have on individuals, and the theories behind emerging treatments.
Recommended Prep
Prerequisite (strictly enforced): Ls1a (or LPSA) and MCB/Neuro 80.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Neuroscience
Course Component
Seminar
Subject
Neuroscience - Undergraduate
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level
For Undergraduate and Graduate Students
