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551-0462-00L 2 Credits

Introduction to Molecular Neuropharmacology

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Boris Ferger
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 14:57:00

Objective

This course teaches basic principles of "Molecular Neuropharmacology" to increase the understanding of pharmacological effects and pharmacological drug development for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases.

Content

How drugs act: general principles & molecular aspects - methods and measurements in neuropharmacology - pharmacokinetics - cholinergic transmission - noradrenergic transmission - amino acid transmitters - neuromodulators - dopamine and CNS - serotonin and CNS - neurodegenerative disorders.

Resources

Lecture Notes

A script will be provided.

Literature

Recommended text: - Nestler EJ et al. (2001) Molecular Neuropharmacology, New York: - McGraw Hill; Rang HP, Dale MM, Ritter JM (1999) Pharmacology, 4th edn., Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Introduction to Molecular Neuropharmacology
(Verhaltensneurobiologie Schwerzenbach)
  • Fri 08:15-10:00 (SLA D 1)
2 h weekly

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